Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Forestville and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Forestville
Within 30 miles of Forestville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Forestville itself, and the rest are spread across Washington (16), Hillcrest Heights (2), and Upper Marlboro (2). Nearest on the list: Executive Cellular, TV and Appliances, around 0.7 miles out. 10 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forestville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
Closest matches for Forestville: SK Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.0 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.2 stars from 420 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Forestville
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Forestville
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Forestville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Forestville, MD
Most freezer calls in Forestville 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.
Before You Book in Forestville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Forestville, MD
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Before you call a Forestville 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.