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 Marrero list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Marrero
Within 30 miles of Marrero there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Marrero itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). Distances run up to about 20 miles. Nearest on the list: A & R Appliance Repair Inc, around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 21 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 1.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
The leading options for Marrero are Broussard Appliance Service (9.3 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (6.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
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.
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
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 Marrero
What Gets Fixed on a Marrero Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 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
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- 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.
Around Marrero
Most freezer calls in Marrero 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 Marrero Repair Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Marrero, LA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Marrero
Freezer Repair Near Marrero
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Marrero faster and cheaper.