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 Temple Hills, MD
40 repair companies serve Temple Hills from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Temple Hills itself, and other nearby bases include Washington (14), Alexandria (8), and Arlington (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Butler's Appliances, around 1.7 miles out. Of those, 10 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Temple Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.8, 2.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Temple Hills are SK Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (7.8 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (7.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Temple Hills Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
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)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Temple Hills Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Temple Hills 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 Temple Hills
- 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: Temple Hills, MD
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Temple Hills
Freezer Repair Near Temple Hills
Before you call a Temple Hills 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.