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 Salem Lakes and the Kenosha County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Salem Lakes, WI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Salem Lakes. The rest are spread across Kenosha (6), Waukegan (6), and McHenry (3). Distances run up to about 20 miles. The closest is Command Service Center, INC, about 4.3 miles away. Of those, 8 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 31 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 6.3, 8.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
At the top of the Salem Lakes list: Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda (19.2 miles away, based in Wauconda, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Salem Lakes
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Salem Lakes, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Salem Lakes Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Salem Lakes 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 Salem Lakes Repair Technician
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Salem Lakes, WI
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Salem Lakes
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Before you call a Salem Lakes technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.