Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. 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 Rockville, MD
Within 30 miles of Rockville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 of them are based in Rockville itself, and the rest are spread across Gaithersburg (13), Bethesda (6), and Kensington (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Rockville Emergency Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Of those, 7 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
The leading options for Rockville are Trusted Home Experts (0.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
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?
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?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Rockville Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Rockville 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 Rockville
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Rockville, MD
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Freezer Repair Near Rockville
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Rockville faster and cheaper.