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.
Local Freezer Repair in Calverton, MD
40 repair companies serve Calverton from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (12), Laurel (6), and Beltsville (3). Of those, 8 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Asarco Refrigerations and Appliances, about 1.1 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
First up for Calverton: Dexterous Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABV Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Calverton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Calverton
Most freezer calls in Calverton come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Calverton
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Calverton, MD
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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 Calverton faster and cheaper.