When a freezer in Plover starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. Below are the companies within reach of Plover, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Plover
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Plover. 1 of them are based in Plover itself, and the rest are spread across Appleton (7), Oshkosh (4), and Stevens Point (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 8 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is K P Appliance Inc, about 1.4 miles away. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Plover is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 5.3, 8.1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 28 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
Closest matches for Plover: Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Stevens Point, 4.4 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); M&S Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Wisconsin Rapids, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Extreme Care Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Wisconsin Rapids, 4.3 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oshkosh (56.7 miles away, based in Oshkosh, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- An error code or temperature alarm
Before the Food Thaws
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
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
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
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)
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Plover, WI
Most freezer calls in Plover 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 Plover
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Plover, WI
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Plover faster and cheaper.