When a freezer in Friendship Heights Village 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.
Local Freezer Repair in Friendship Heights Village, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Friendship Heights Village. The rest are spread across Washington (14), Bethesda (10), and Silver Spring (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Rapid Chevy Chase Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Friendship Heights Village. Of those, 3 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Friendship Heights Village. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.3, 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
First up for Friendship Heights Village: ABV Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); District Appliance Services LLC (7.2 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Friendship Heights Village
Before replacing a freezer in Friendship Heights Village, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 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.
Local Notes for Friendship Heights Village
Most freezer calls in Friendship Heights Village 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 Friendship Heights Village
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Friendship Heights Village, MD
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Friendship Heights Village
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Before you call a Friendship Heights Village 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.