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. The Fond du Lac list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Fond du Lac
14 repair companies serve Fond du Lac from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Fond du Lac, and other nearby bases include Oshkosh (4), West Bend (2), and Waldo (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Fond Du Lac, about 1.1 miles away. Of those, 5 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fond du Lac. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.0, 2.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Fond du Lac: Mr. Appliance of Fond Du Lac (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oshkosh (17.8 miles away, based in Oshkosh, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Silica For Your Home Parts & Service Department (2.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Beaver Dam, 4.5 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
- 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.
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
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
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.
Safety Before Any Repair
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)
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 Fond du Lac
Before replacing a freezer in Fond du Lac, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Fond du Lac
Most freezer calls in Fond du Lac 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fond du Lac
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Fond du Lac, WI
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Freezer Repair Near Fond du Lac
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Fond du Lac faster and cheaper.