When a refrigerator stops cooling, you have about four hours before food in the main compartment is no longer safe. That is why Pro Appliance Care treats fridge calls as urgent, day or night. Our technicians work from our shop on East Belt Line Rd, so we can reach most Cedar Hill homes quickly and carry the parts that fail most often.
Refrigerator Problems We Fix Every Week
- Fridge not cooling, freezer still cold. Usually a stopped evaporator fan, a defrost problem that has iced over the coil, or a failed damper.
- Both sections warm. Often a condenser fan, start relay, control board, or a sealed-system problem.
- Water on the floor or under the crisper drawers. A frozen or clogged defrost drain, a cracked drain pan, or a leaking water line or inlet valve.
- Frost building up in the freezer. A failed defrost heater, thermostat, or timer, or a door gasket that no longer seals.
- Loud buzzing, clicking, or grinding. Worn fan motors, an ice-covered fan blade, or a compressor relay clicking on and off.
- Water dispenser or ice maker not working. Frozen fill tube, failed inlet valve, or clogged filter. See our ice maker repair page.
- Fridge freezing food. A stuck damper, bad thermistor, or a control set too cold.
Why Cedar Hill Fridges Fail in Summer
A refrigerator pushes heat out into the kitchen. When it is 100°F outside and the kitchen sits at 80°F, the compressor runs far longer than it does in winter. Dusty condenser coils, a tired fan, or a gasket that no longer seals can go unnoticed for months, then fail during the first heat wave in June. Texas repair data shows refrigerator calls in June run about three times higher than in January.
Tip: Vacuum the condenser coils behind the bottom grille or on the back of the fridge once or twice a year. It is the cheapest way to avoid a summer breakdown.
Refrigerator Types and Brands We Repair
Styles
- French door and four-door models
- Side-by-side refrigerators
- Top-freezer and bottom-freezer
- Built-in and column refrigerators
- Counter-depth and smart refrigerators
Brands
- Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire
- Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Amana
- Bosch, Electrolux
- Sub-Zero, Thermador, Viking, Miele (see luxury appliance repair)
What to Check Before You Call
- Make sure the fridge has power. Check the outlet with a lamp and look for a tripped breaker or GFCI outlet.
- Check the temperature setting. Kids and cleaning sometimes bump the dial. 37°F for the fridge and 0°F for the freezer is a good target.
- Look for blocked vents inside. Overpacked shelves can block the cold air coming from the freezer.
- Listen at the back. If the compressor hums but the fridge is warm, or you hear clicking every few minutes, call us and tell us what you hear.
If those checks do not fix it, keep the doors closed as much as possible and call (972) 961-2438. A closed fridge stays cold for about four hours and a full freezer for about two days.
What a Fridge Repair Visit Looks Like
Our technician checks temperatures, fans, coils, the defrost system, and the controls to find the real cause, not just the symptom. You get the diagnosis and the price before any repair starts. Common parts such as fan motors, defrost heaters, thermistors, start relays, and inlet valves are often on the truck, so many fridge repairs are finished in one visit. Afterward we let the fridge run and confirm it is pulling down to temperature.
Freezer Repair
Freezer not freezing, frosting over, or running nonstop. Chest, upright, and garage units.
Learn moreIce Maker Repair
No ice, small cubes, frozen chutes, or leaks. Built-in and fridge ice makers repaired.
Learn moreLuxury Appliance Repair
Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador, and Miele repair for built-in and custom kitchens.
Learn moreRefrigerator Repair FAQ
Is it worth repairing my refrigerator?
Usually, if the fridge is under about 10 to 12 years old and the repair is a fan, defrost part, thermistor, valve, or control. Sealed-system repairs on an older, low-cost fridge may not be worth it. We give you the price first and tell you honestly if replacing makes more sense.
Can you fix my fridge today?
We are open 24/7 and offer same-day refrigerator repair in Cedar Hill whenever a technician is available. Call early for the best chance of a same-day visit.
Why is my fridge warm but the freezer is cold?
Cold air for the fridge comes from the freezer. When the evaporator fan stops or the coil ices over from a defrost problem, the freezer stays cold but the fridge warms up. It is one of the most common repairs we do. Read our guide on a refrigerator not cooling while the freezer works.
Do you repair Samsung and LG refrigerators?
Yes. Samsung and LG French door refrigerators are some of the most common we see in Cedar Hill, especially for ice maker freeze-ups, evaporator fan noise, and cooling problems.