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. 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 Oshkosh, WI
Within 30 miles of Oshkosh there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Oshkosh, and the rest are spread across Appleton (7), Fond du Lac (4), and Neenah (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: Advance Affordable Services, around 1.0 miles out. 7 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oshkosh. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.4, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
The leading options for Oshkosh are Mr. Appliance of Oshkosh (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fond Du Lac (18.4 miles away, based in Fond du Lac, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Appleton (26.5 miles away, based in Kaukauna, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Appleton, 4.2 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or 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)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Oshkosh
Before replacing a freezer in Oshkosh, 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Oshkosh Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Oshkosh 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Oshkosh
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Oshkosh, WI
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Freezer Repair Near Oshkosh
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Oshkosh faster and cheaper.