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. Below are the companies within reach of South Laurel, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Freezers Near South Laurel
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Laurel. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (7), Laurel (6), and Beltsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Nearest on the list: Laurel Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. 7 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.2, 2.4 |
First up for South Laurel: Dexterous Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (10.8 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Power Tech Appliance Service (2.4 miles away, based in Laurel, 4.1 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around South Laurel
Most freezer calls in South Laurel 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 South Laurel
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: South Laurel, MD
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Before you call a South Laurel 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.