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. The Medford 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 Medford, MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Medford. 2 list an address in Medford, and the rest are spread across Boston (10), Cambridge (6), and Malden (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Cedar Appliance Co., around 1.5 miles out. Of those, 10 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.9, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Medford: Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (6.1 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Appliance Express (2.5 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Medford
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
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)
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Medford
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Medford Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Medford 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Medford
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Medford, MA
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
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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 Medford faster and cheaper.