Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Freezer Technicians Serving Kenner, LA
40 repair companies serve Kenner from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Kenner itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Nearest on the list: Quality Cares Appliances, around 0.8 miles out. 19 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kenner. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
First up for Kenner: A-Pro Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (5.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. (5.8 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (6.3 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
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.
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
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?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Kenner
What Gets Fixed on a Kenner Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Local Notes for Kenner
Most freezer calls in Kenner 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 Kenner
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Kenner, LA
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Before you call a Kenner technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.