Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Latimer list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Freezer Repair in Latimer, MS
40 repair companies serve Latimer from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Mobile (14), Slidell (5), and Theodore (3). 10 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Dobies Appliance Repair LLC, about 5.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 37 businesses. Latimer is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Latimer. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 47 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.1, 6.8, 10.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
Closest matches for Latimer: Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.1 miles away, based in Moss Point, 4.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.3 miles away, based in Mobile, 4.4 stars from 433 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Gulfport, 4.0 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Freezer Safety Notes
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Thermostat 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Latimer
Most freezer calls in Latimer 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 Latimer
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Latimer, MS
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
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Why is my freezer not freezing?
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Latimer
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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 Latimer technician a trip for parts.