Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Chalmette list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Chalmette
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chalmette. 2 of them are based in Chalmette itself, and other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). Nearest on the list: Quality Cares LLC - Professional Quality Appliances Repair & Washer Repair Service in Chalmette LA, around 0.3 miles out. 19 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 23 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.1, 2.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
Closest matches for Chalmette: Broussard Appliance Service (12.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (11.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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.
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
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
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Chalmette
What Gets Fixed on a Chalmette Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chalmette, LA
Most freezer calls in Chalmette come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Repair Company in Chalmette
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Chalmette, LA
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Chalmette
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 Chalmette technician a trip for parts.