Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Melrose list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Technicians Serving Melrose, MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Melrose. 1 of them are based in Melrose itself, and other nearby bases include Cambridge (6), Revere (5), and Lynn (5). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Melrose Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Melrose. Of those, 13 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
The leading options for Melrose are Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (4.5 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 (6.1 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greg Rogers Co (6.1 miles away, based in Lynn, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Before the Food Thaws
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.
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
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
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Melrose
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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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
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Melrose
Most freezer calls in Melrose 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Melrose
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Melrose, MA
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Melrose
Freezer Repair Near Melrose
Before you call a Melrose technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.