Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Lanham list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Lanham
40 repair companies serve Lanham from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Lanham, and the rest are spread across Hyattsville (4), Laurel (4), and Bowie (3). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: pj appliance, around 0.9 miles out. 10 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.6, 2.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
First up for Lanham: SK Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.0 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Forestville, 4.2 stars from 420 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Lanham
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - 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:
- 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?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Lanham Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Lanham 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 Lanham
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Lanham, MD
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Do you cover Lanham and nearby towns?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Lanham
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Lanham 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.