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. Below are the companies within reach of Mobile, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Mobile
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mobile. 14 of them are based in Mobile itself, and the rest are spread across Daphne (4), Theodore (3), and Moss Point (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Yes Appliance Repair Mobile, AL, around 0.9 miles out. Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
First up for Mobile: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Daphne, 4.3 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alston Refrigeration Co, Inc (1.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Coast Appliance Repair LLC. (5.9 miles away, 4.1 stars from 12 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
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.
Around Mobile
Most freezer calls in Mobile come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Questions to Ask a Mobile Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Mobile, AL
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Mobile
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Mobile technician a trip for parts.