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. The Laplace list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Freezer Repair in Laplace, LA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Laplace. 2 of them are based in Laplace itself, and other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (5), and Kenner (4). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Laplace Appliance Repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Laplace. Of those, 17 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Laplace. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 24 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 4.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
At the top of the Laplace list: A-Pro Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (19.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. (18.6 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&R Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Kenner, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
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.
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
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
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Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Laplace, LA
Most freezer calls in Laplace 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Laplace
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Laplace, 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 Laplace faster and cheaper.