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 North Fond du Lac list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Freezer Repair in North Fond du Lac, WI
12 repair companies serve North Fond du Lac from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Fond du Lac (4), Oshkosh (4), and Neenah (1). Nearest on the list: Silica For Your Home Parts & Service Department, around 1.6 miles out. 5 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Fond du Lac. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.7, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for North Fond du Lac are Mr. Appliance of Oshkosh (14.5 miles away, based in Oshkosh, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fond Du Lac (3.3 miles away, based in Fond du Lac, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Silica For Your Home Parts & Service Department (1.6 miles away, based in Fond du Lac, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Beaver Dam, 4.5 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Fond du Lac, WI
Most freezer calls in North 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.
Before You Book in North Fond du Lac
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: North Fond du Lac, WI
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How long will food stay frozen?
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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 North Fond du Lac technician a trip for parts.