When a freezer in Fort Washington 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fort Washington and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Fort Washington, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Washington. 4 list an address in Fort Washington, and other nearby bases include Alexandria (24), Waldorf (3), and Arlington (2). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Nearest on the list: Three J's Company, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 15 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 2.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
First up for Fort Washington: SK Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (9.5 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (4.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (6.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
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.
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
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
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Fort Washington Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Fort Washington 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fort Washington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Fort Washington, MD
What should I do with the food while I wait?
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Fort Washington
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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 Fort Washington faster and cheaper.