Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Freezer Technicians Serving Kaukauna, WI
Within 30 miles of Kaukauna there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Kaukauna itself, and the rest are spread across Green Bay (11), Appleton (7), and Oshkosh (4). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. 6 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Mr. Appliance of Appleton is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Kaukauna. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.5, 5.4, 6.4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
First up for Kaukauna: Mr. Appliance of Appleton (3.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Green Bay (15.1 miles away, based in De Pere, 4.8 stars from 428 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oshkosh (24.4 miles away, based in Oshkosh, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Appleton, 4.2 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Kaukauna
What Gets Fixed on a Kaukauna Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer 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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Kaukauna Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Kaukauna, WI
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Freezer Repair Near Kaukauna
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Kaukauna faster and cheaper.