When a freezer in 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 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 St. Louis, MO
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of St. Louis. 26 of them are based in St. Louis itself, and other nearby bases include Granite City (2), Affton (2), and University City (1). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Mid America Service Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from St. Louis. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Louis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.3, 2.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for St. Louis: All American Appliance and HVAC Services (5.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (13.5 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (14.6 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Hazelwood, 4.4 stars from 302 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
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.
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
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in St. Louis
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
What Freezer Repair Costs in St. Louis
Before replacing a freezer in St. Louis, 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What St. Louis Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in 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 Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near St. Louis
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: St. Louis, MO
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in St. Louis
More Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
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 St. Louis technician a trip for parts.