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 Kemp Mill and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Kemp Mill
Within 30 miles of Kemp Mill there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (13), Bethesda (6), and Rockville (4). The closest is Five Star Silver Spring Appliance Repair, about 1.5 miles away. 6 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kemp Mill. 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 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
First up for Kemp Mill: ABV Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (7.7 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Kemp Mill
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Kemp Mill, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Kemp Mill
Most freezer calls in Kemp Mill 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 Kemp Mill
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Kemp Mill, MD
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Kemp Mill
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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 Kemp Mill technician a trip for parts.