Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Creve Coeur list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Creve Coeur
21 repair companies serve Creve Coeur from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Peoria (8), Pekin (3), and Canton (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 8 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. AASAP Appliance Specialists is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Creve Coeur. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 18 businesses.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.2, 3.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
At the top of the Creve Coeur list: Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Horner's Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (10.0 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair, Inc. (3.2 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
Before the Food Thaws
Keep the door closed. Every opening lets cold air out. Put an appliance thermometer inside so you know the real temperature, and move food to another freezer or a cooler with ice if the repair will take longer than the freezer can hold.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Creve Coeur Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Creve Coeur
Most freezer calls in Creve Coeur come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Hiring a Repair Company in Creve Coeur
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Creve Coeur, IL
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Which areas near Creve Coeur do these technicians cover?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Creve Coeur
Freezer Repair Near Creve Coeur
Before you call a Creve Coeur 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.