Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Lacombe, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Lacombe
Within 30 miles of Lacombe there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Lacombe, and other nearby bases include Metairie (9), Slidell (7), and New Orleans (6). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 17 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Lacombe Appliance Repair., about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 47 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 7.6, 7.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 21 |
The leading options for Lacombe are Broussard Appliance Service (24.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.3 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (26.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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?
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Lacombe, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Lacombe Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Lacombe 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 Lacombe Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Lacombe, LA
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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 Lacombe faster and cheaper.