Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The St. Francis list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Technicians Serving St. Francis, WI
40 repair companies serve St. Francis from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Milwaukee (19), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 8 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Ryan’s Appliance Repair LLC, around 1.7 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.3, 2.7 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
At the top of the St. Francis list: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (14.9 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Cudahy, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (10.8 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in West Allis, 4.3 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in St. Francis
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer 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 St. Francis
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Around St. Francis
Most freezer calls in St. Francis 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near St. Francis
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: St. Francis, WI
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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 St. Francis technician a trip for parts.