When a freezer in Des Peres 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Des Peres and the St. Louis County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Des Peres
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Des Peres. The rest are spread across St. Louis (20), Ellisville (2), and Affton (2). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 9 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: American Appliance Service, around 0.7 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.2, 6.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
At the top of the Des Peres list: Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (2.2 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (16.8 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (8.0 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
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
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Des Peres
Before replacing a freezer in Des Peres, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 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: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Des Peres Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Des Peres come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Des Peres Repair Technician
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Des Peres, MO
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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 Des Peres faster and cheaper.