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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Everett and the Middlesex County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Everett, MA
Within 30 miles of Everett there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Everett, and the rest are spread across Boston (10), Cambridge (6), and Revere (5). Of those, 12 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Dacor Appliance Master, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Everett. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.6, 1.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
First up for Everett: Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (3.4 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Appliance Express (1.8 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Everett
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Everett, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Everett
Most freezer calls in Everett come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Before You Book in Everett
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Everett, MA
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Everett and nearby towns?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Everett
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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 Everett faster and cheaper.