When a freezer in Shreveport starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. The Shreveport list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Shreveport
16 repair companies serve Shreveport from within 30 miles. 11 list an address in Shreveport, and the rest are spread across Bossier City (4) and Greenwood (1). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is Cannon Services, about 2.3 miles away. Of those, 5 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 13 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shreveport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
First up for Shreveport: Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (3.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.3 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta Appliance & Refrigeration Services (4.3 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Sub Zero Repair of Shreveport (8.2 miles away, based in Bossier City, 3.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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.
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?
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
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Shreveport, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Around Shreveport
Most freezer calls in Shreveport 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 Shreveport Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Shreveport, LA
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Shreveport
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the door frame, on a side wall or at the back of a chest freezer) and note any code on the display. It saves a Shreveport technician a trip for parts.