When a freezer in Brookhaven 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. 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.
Freezer Technicians Serving Brookhaven, MS
Within 60 miles of Brookhaven there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Brookhaven itself, and other nearby bases include Jackson (19), Brandon (5), and McComb (4). The closest is Mr. Appliance of Brookhaven, about 0.4 miles away. 4 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Brookhaven is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 42 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.5, 23.0 |
First up for Brookhaven: Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in McComb, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Mechanical Repair Services, LLC (1.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Refrigeration and Electrical Inc (57.9 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Fixit Refrigeration & Appliance Inc (55.7 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.8 stars from 6 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
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?
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
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Brookhaven
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Brookhaven, 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?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 Brookhaven, MS
Most freezer calls in Brookhaven come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Brookhaven
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Brookhaven, MS
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Find Your Brand in Brookhaven
Freezer Repair Near Brookhaven
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 Brookhaven technician a trip for parts.