A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Sunset Hills and the St. Louis County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Sunset Hills
Within 30 miles of Sunset Hills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across St. Louis (24), Affton (2), and Ellisville (2). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Appliance-Mend.com LLC is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Sunset Hills. 6 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 4.4, 4.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
First up for Sunset Hills: Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (6.3 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance-Mend.com (18.8 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (10.5 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
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)
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair 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.
What Sunset Hills Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Sunset Hills, MO
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Find Your Brand in Sunset Hills
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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 Sunset Hills technician a trip for parts.