When a freezer in Covington starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. The Covington list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Covington
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Covington. 1 list an address in Covington, and the rest are spread across Slidell (7), Mandeville (3), and Hammond (3). Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The closest is AAA-1 Appliance Repair Services, about 2.7 miles away. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Covington. 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) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 6.2, 7.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
First up for Covington: Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.3 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Call Appliance Tech (9.0 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Hammond, 4.4 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Covington
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Covington
Most freezer calls in Covington 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.
Questions to Ask a Covington 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?
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Covington faster and cheaper.