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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Columbus and the Lowndes County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Columbus, MS
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Columbus. 5 list an address in Columbus, and other nearby bases include Tuscaloosa (4), Northport (3), and Steens (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Columbus. 7 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 14 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Columbus is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 3.0, 5.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
The leading options for Columbus are Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Simpson Maintenance, LLC (24.3 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.9 stars from 268 reviews); Fromm's Appliance & Refrigeration Services (7.3 miles away).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
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 lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Freezer Safety Notes
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)
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Columbus
Before replacing a freezer in Columbus, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Columbus
Most freezer calls in Columbus 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.
Before You Book in Columbus
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Columbus, MS
How long will food stay frozen?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
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Before you call a Columbus technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.