Austin, TX · Refrigerator Repair · $39 Diagnostic

Your Refrigerator Not Defrosting in Austin

Serving 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78745, 78758, 78759, 78729, 78748. We diagnose refrigerators weekly in Austin — fast, structured checks.

  • Typical repair time: 2-3 hours
  • Typical labor: $120-$290 (labor only, parts extra)
  • Coverage: 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78745, 78758, 78759, 78729, 78748

Recent Refrigerator Repair “Not Defrosting” Repairs in Austin

Real recent repair cases. Prices shown are from past completed jobs.

Top verified matches for Refrigerator Repair issue “Not Defrosting” in Austin.

AustinDec 29, 2025VERIFIEDREPAIRED

LG • Model LFXS26973S

$257
Parts + Labor
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Issue

The customer reported water leaking from the refrigerator door when using the water dispenser.

Fix

The technician replaced the damaged water tank in the refrigerator door. After the repair was completed, the water dispenser system was fully tested. The dispenser operated normally, and no leaks were observed.

Parts:

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* Prices shown are from past completed jobs and include parts and labor. Actual repair cost varies by model, diagnosis, and part availability.

What it usually means when your refrigerator is not defrosting

If the evaporator ices over, cold air can’t circulate. This is usually a defrost heater/thermostat/control issue.

What a technician checks on site

  • Test defrost heater for continuity
  • Test defrost thermostat/bi-metal (temperature dependent)
  • Verify defrost control board outputs
  • Inspect wiring harness and connectors

Other refrigerator problems we fix in Austin

If this symptom doesn’t match exactly, check these common issues we see in Austin, TX.

Not Cooling

When a refrigerator stops cooling, the cause is usually airflow, compressor start components, or a sealed system issue.

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Running Too Warm

If temperatures are higher than normal but the unit still runs, the issue is often restricted airflow, dirty condenser coils, or weak cooling performance.

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Freezer Section Not Cooling

When the freezer section warms up, it’s often a defrost issue, fan failure, or airflow blockage from frost buildup.

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Ice / Frost Buildup

Excess frost usually points to a defrost system failure, door seal leak, or airflow/damper problems.

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Leaking Water

Most refrigerator leaks are caused by a clogged defrost drain, drain line issues, or a faulty water inlet system.

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Making Loud Noise

Unusual refrigerator noises usually come from fan motors, ice/frost contacting a fan blade, or compressor vibration.

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Door Not Sealing

A poor door seal causes temperature swings, frost buildup, and longer compressor run times.

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Compressor Running Constantly

Constant running typically means the unit can’t reach set temperature due to airflow blockage, dirty condenser, weak compressor, or sensor issues.

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Not sure if this is your issue?

You can also start from the main Refrigerator Repair in Austin page and describe what you’re seeing — our technician will classify the failure during the diagnostic.

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