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.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Old Jefferson
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Old Jefferson. Other nearby bases include Baton Rouge (10), Denham Springs (4), and St Amant (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. The closest is Hittman Services, about 4.6 miles away. 6 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Old Jefferson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.6, 4.8, 5.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
First up for Old Jefferson: Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 3.3 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- 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.
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?
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Old Jefferson
Most freezer calls in Old Jefferson 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 Old Jefferson
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Old Jefferson, LA
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
How much does freezer repair cost in Old Jefferson?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Old Jefferson
Freezer Repair Near Old Jefferson
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Old Jefferson faster and cheaper.