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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ferriday and the Concordia County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Ferriday, LA
We found 8 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ferriday. The rest are spread across Alexandria (4), Pineville (2), and Natchez (1). Nearest on the list: Dees Appliance Repair., around 12.7 miles out. 2 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 8 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ferriday is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.7, 50.2, 53.7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
At the top of the Ferriday list: Sears Appliance Repair (58.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.2 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (53.7 miles away, based in Pineville, 4.5 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dees Appliance Repair. (12.7 miles away, based in Natchez, 4.7 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Henry's Appliance Services. (58.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.1 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
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
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
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
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 Ferriday
Before replacing a freezer in Ferriday, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Ferriday
Most freezer calls in Ferriday 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.
Before You Book in Ferriday
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Ferriday, LA
How cold should a freezer be?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Ferriday
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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 Ferriday faster and cheaper.