A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Local Freezer Repair in Winterset, IA
22 repair companies serve Winterset from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Winterset itself, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (10), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Carl's Appliance Services, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 5 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 20.0, 20.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
First up for Winterset: Central Appliances West (20.0 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Winterset Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Winterset
Most freezer calls in Winterset come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Winterset Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Winterset, IA
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Winterset
Freezer Repair Near Winterset
Before you call a Winterset technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.