Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Gautier 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 Gautier
12 repair companies serve Gautier from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Moss Point (2), Biloxi (2), and Mobile (2). The closest is Central Appliance Co Inc., about 7.2 miles away. 3 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.2, 7.5, 8.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
First up for Gautier: Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Moss Point, 4.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Gulfport, 4.0 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliance Co Inc. (7.2 miles away, based in Pascagoula, 4.8 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
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.
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
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?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Gautier
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Gautier
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
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)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Gautier
Most freezer calls in Gautier 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Gautier
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Gautier, MS
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Gautier
Freezer Repair Near Gautier
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Gautier faster and cheaper.