Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Murphy and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Murphy
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Murphy. The rest are spread across St. Louis (22), Ellisville (2), and Affton (2). Distances run up to about 19 miles. 6 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Residential Service, around 2.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 27 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.5, 7.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
At the top of the Murphy list: Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (7.2 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance-Mend.com (20.4 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (14.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
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
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
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Murphy
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Murphy
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Old Freezers and Child Safety
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
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Murphy, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Murphy
Most freezer calls in Murphy 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Murphy
- 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?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Murphy, MO
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Murphy
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the door frame, on a side wall or at the back of a chest freezer) and note any code on the display. It saves a Murphy technician a trip for parts.