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. The Marlow Heights list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Marlow Heights
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Marlow Heights. The rest are spread across Washington (16), Alexandria (6), and Fort Washington (4). Of those, 9 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Nifty Lifty Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
At the top of the Marlow Heights list: SK Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (8.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (7.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Marlow Heights
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Marlow Heights
Most freezer calls in Marlow Heights 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.
Questions to Ask a Marlow Heights Repair Technician
- 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: Marlow Heights, MD
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
How much does freezer repair cost in Marlow Heights?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Marlow Heights
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Marlow Heights technician a trip for parts.