A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. 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.
Freezer Technicians Serving Langley Park, MD
40 repair companies serve Langley Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Washington (11), Silver Spring (9), and Hyattsville (3). Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Yes Appliance Repair Service Adelphi MD, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Langley Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
At the top of the Langley Park list: ABV Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- 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
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Langley Park
What Gets Fixed on a Langley Park Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
What Freezer Repair Costs in Langley Park
Before replacing a freezer in Langley Park, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Langley Park, MD
Most freezer calls in Langley Park 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Langley Park
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Langley Park, MD
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Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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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 Langley Park faster and cheaper.