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. Below are the companies within reach of Cheverly, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Cheverly
Within 30 miles of Cheverly there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Cheverly itself, and other nearby bases include Washington (16), Hyattsville (4), and Takoma Park (3). Of those, 7 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: ProFix Appliance Services, around 0.2 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.7, 2.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Cheverly list: SK Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.3 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
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.
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. 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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Cheverly
Most freezer calls in Cheverly 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 Cheverly
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Cheverly, MD
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
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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 Cheverly faster and cheaper.