Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving DeRidder and the Beauregard County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near DeRidder
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of DeRidder. 2 of them are based in DeRidder itself, and other nearby bases include Lake Charles (7), Alexandria (4), and Jasper (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from DeRidder. 11 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 22 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether DeRidder is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 7.4, 21.1 |
Closest matches for DeRidder: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 3.9 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Leesville, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.8 miles away, based in Lake Charles, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.0 miles away, based in Lake Charles, 4.4 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Before the Food Thaws
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
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
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in DeRidder
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or samsung freezer not working or 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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - 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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Local Notes for DeRidder
Most freezer calls in DeRidder 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 DeRidder Repair Technician
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: DeRidder, LA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in DeRidder
Freezer Repair Near DeRidder
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in DeRidder faster and cheaper.