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 Glendale and the Milwaukee County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Glendale, WI
40 repair companies serve Glendale from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Milwaukee (19), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). The closest is Appliance Rescue Services, about 1.0 miles away. Of those, 8 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 3.2, 3.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Glendale: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (19.7 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Mequon, 4.1 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (8.9 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in West Allis, 4.3 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
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.
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
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
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Glendale, WI
Most freezer calls in Glendale 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.
Before You Book in Glendale
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Glendale, WI
Is my freezer worth fixing?
How cold should a freezer be?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Glendale
Freezer Repair Near Glendale
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 Glendale technician a trip for parts.