How Much Does it Cost to Repair a Refrigerator in Houston?

$236 Cheap
$246 Great Price
$256 Costly
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Refrigerator repair in Houston normally costs between $236 and $256. That also includes the freezer. There are certain factors that need to be considered to know whether a refrigerator needs repair. Homeowners should know that age, type, and efficiency are the three indicators that determine if a repair should be made to their refrigerator. Refrigerators aging 8 years and below can be subject to repairs. However, those that are older than 15 years should be replaced. The type also plays an important factor on the repair costs. Built-in refrigerators are less expensive to repair when they are less than 5 years old and a side-by-side type costs higher to repair when they are more than 5 years in operation. Efficiency indicates that a unit has to be repaired and checked when it causes an increase in the electricity bill.

Estimated final cost for refrigerator repair

Item Quantity Fair Price
Refrigerator Labor 2.7 Hours $124.16
Refrigerator Job Materials and Supplies 1 Refrigerator $122.32
Totals - Cost to Repair Refrigerators - 1 Refrigerator $246.48
Average Cost Per Refrigerator $246.48

Can I put a refrigerator/freezer in my garage in Houston?

Yes. But you might want to consider the location in which you are staying. If you are located in a region where temperatures drop below 8 degrees Celsius, then you might want to rethink your plan. Sudden changes in temperature surrounding the refrigerator can cause the oil in the compressor to thicken. It may lead to early failure in the compressor or other issues. In addition, refrigerators and freezers cannot keep the food frozen in an environment temperature of less than 1.6 Celsius.

How cold should my refrigerator/freezer in Houston be?

Normally, the refrigerator's thermostat should always be set in between 36 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit. The freezer's thermostat on the other should always remain in between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit.

My refrigerator in Houston is not really that old so why did it break down so easily?

The average life of modern appliances is 8 to 12 years, unlike before where it used to be 10 to 25 years. At some point, appliances reach their breaking point due to different circumstances. It could be because of age, frequency of usage, materials used, the type, and many more. If an appliance would breakdown, it can happen anytime. If it broke down a few days after you purchased it, you might to return it to the store that sold it to you since it is still covered by warranty. Your appliance might have been exposed to some harmful condition while it was on display.

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Other common Houston refrigerator repairs are fixing of rattling sounds that amounts to $50, ice maker issues that cost between $250 and $330, the defroster that gets extremely loud can cost a homeowner $100 to $200, and the freezer issue that normally costs $200 to $250.

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    N.C. Improvments LLC

    Rating: 90
    3411 Cummins st. 
    HoustonTX  77027
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    Capital Home Services LLC

    Rating: 95
    HoustonTX  77077
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    HR-Constructions

    Rating: 93
    HoustonTX  77022
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    Houston Appliance Repair

    Rating: 90
    HoustonTX  77039
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    Advantage Appliance (Appliance)

    Rating: 90
    HoustonTX  77027