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 Somers and the Kenosha County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Somers, WI
40 repair companies serve Somers from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Kenosha (6), Waukegan (6), and Racine (3). Distances run up to about 24 miles. 7 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Titan Kenosha Appliance Repair, around 2.6 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Somers. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 3.9, 4.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Somers list: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (21.7 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech-Care Services (3.9 miles away, based in Sturtevant, 3.8 stars from 108 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
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?
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Somers Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Safety Before Any Repair
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
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
What Freezer Repair Costs in Somers
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Somers Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Somers 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 Somers Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Somers, WI
How much does freezer repair cost in Somers?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Somers
Freezer Repair Near Somers
Before you call a Somers 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.