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 Baraboo and the Sauk County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Baraboo
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Baraboo. 1 of them are based in Baraboo itself, and the rest are spread across Middleton (4), Portage (2), and Rock Springs (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 5 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: ATTR All Trades, around 7.6 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.6, 11.7, 14.6 |
Closest matches for Baraboo: Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI (28.4 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.8 stars from 636 reviews); Champion Appliance Care (28.4 miles away, based in Middleton, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); ATTR All Trades (7.6 miles away, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Mauston, 4.4 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Freezer Safety Notes
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
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?
Before replacing a freezer in Baraboo, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Baraboo Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Baraboo come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Baraboo Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Baraboo, WI
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Before you call a Baraboo technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.