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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Takoma Park and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Takoma Park
Within 30 miles of Takoma Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Takoma Park, and other nearby bases include Washington (14), Silver Spring (7), and Hyattsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Takoma Park Local Appliance Repair Service, around 0.1 miles out. Of those, 4 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
At the top of the Takoma Park list: ABV Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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.
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?
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Takoma Park Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Takoma Park Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Takoma 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 Takoma Park
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Takoma Park, MD
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Takoma Park
Freezer Repair Near Takoma Park
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 Takoma Park technician a trip for parts.