When a freezer in Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia
22 repair companies serve Columbia from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Columbia itself, and other nearby bases include McComb (4), Hattiesburg (3), and Picayune (3). Of those, 4 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Sears Home Services is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Columbia. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Columbia is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.1, 23.1 |
At the top of the Columbia list: Sears Appliance Repair (37.8 miles away, based in McComb, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixFast Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 3.7 stars from 22 reviews); Sears Home Services (1.2 miles away); Sears Appliance Repair (51.8 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
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.
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
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
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)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Columbia
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Columbia
Most freezer calls in Columbia 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 Columbia
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Columbia, MS
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Columbia
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Columbia faster and cheaper.