Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. 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 McComb, MS
Within 60 miles of McComb there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in McComb itself, and other nearby bases include Hammond (3), Brookhaven (2), and Columbia (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 4 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether McComb is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 1.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
First up for McComb: Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (52.6 miles away, based in Hammond, 4.4 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Mechanical Repair Services, LLC (24.6 miles away, based in Brookhaven, 5.0 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABC Refrigeration (51.1 miles away, based in Hammond).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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
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
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Freezer Repair Costs in McComb
Before replacing a freezer in McComb, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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.
Around McComb
Most freezer calls in McComb 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 McComb
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: McComb, MS
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in McComb faster and cheaper.