When a freezer in Crofton starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. 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.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Crofton
Within 30 miles of Crofton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Crofton, and other nearby bases include Laurel (6), Bowie (3), and Edgewater (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Belair Appliance Repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Crofton. 12 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 1.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
At the top of the Crofton list: Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (9.4 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (11.4 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Appliance Guys (8.6 miles away, based in Edgewater, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Crofton
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Crofton
Most freezer calls in Crofton 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.
Questions to Ask a Crofton Repair Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Crofton, MD
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
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Before you call a Crofton 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.