When a freezer in East St. Louis starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. The East St. Louis list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Freezer Repair in East St. Louis, IL
Within 30 miles of East St. Louis there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (18), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Nearest on the list: Carter Wilson Appliance Repair, around 3.3 miles out. 6 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East St. Louis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.7, 4.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
The leading options for East St. Louis are Mr. Appliance of Mid America (8.2 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance-Mend.com (19.4 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (11.7 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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.
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in East St. Louis
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around East St. Louis
Most freezer calls in East St. Louis 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near East St. Louis
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: East St. Louis, IL
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in East St. Louis faster and cheaper.