When a freezer in Glen Burnie 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 Glen Burnie, MD
40 repair companies serve Glen Burnie from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Glen Burnie itself, and other nearby bases include Baltimore (14), Crofton (3), and Pasadena (2). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 12 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Gracie Appliance Services, around 1.1 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glen Burnie. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Glen Burnie list: Landers Appliance (13.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (13.4 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (13.9 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- An error code or temperature alarm
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Glen Burnie Freezer Call
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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
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Glen Burnie, MD
Most freezer calls in Glen Burnie 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 Glen Burnie
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Glen Burnie, MD
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Glen Burnie
Freezer Repair Near Glen Burnie
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the door frame, on a side wall or at the back of a chest freezer) and note any code on the display. It saves a Glen Burnie technician a trip for parts.