Refrigerator Repair in Lakewood

Lakewood sits next to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and much of the refrigerator repair we do here is shaped by that: a large rental market, households arriving and leaving on military orders, and owners managing property from a distance. The city also has older, established neighborhoods around its lakes. We work on refrigerators, freezers, ice makers and wine coolers, and arranging a repair here often involves more than one person.

Moving in or out on orders

Refrigerators take a beating during a move. Whether the unit belongs to the house or travels with you, the same problems tend to show up afterward.

After the movers leave

If your own refrigerator was just delivered:

1. Let it stand upright for several hours before plugging it in, longer if it rode on its side.
2. Check that the water line wasn’t kinked or crushed when it was pushed back against the wall.
3. Level it so the doors close by themselves. A door that drifts open lets in moist air and leads to frost and warm spots.

If it still won’t cool after a full day, that’s when to call. Note anything unusual from the move, such as a dent on the back or a disconnected line.

Before you leave

Outgoing households often find a problem during the final walk-through: water under the crisper drawers, a cracked ice bin, or a freezer that frosted over. Call as early as you can. We can’t guarantee a slot before your move-out date, but more lead time gives us more options. If the house will sit empty after you leave, ask the owner whether the ice maker supply should be shut off and the doors propped open.

Rentals: who books, who approves

A single refrigerator in a Lakewood rental can involve a tenant, an owner who may be stationed elsewhere, and a property management company. To keep things moving, tell us at booking who owns the appliance, who will let us in, and who approves the written quote. Our refrigerator repair page explains what the diagnosis covers.

Around the lakes

Lakewood’s lake neighborhoods have some of the area’s older and larger homes, many remodeled several times over. Kitchens there may have older built-ins, a wine cooler in a bar, or a beverage center added during a remodel. Ask us about wine cooler repair if yours has stopped holding temperature.

South Sound neighbors

We also serve University Place, Tacoma and Olympia.