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. 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.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Portland
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Portland. 5 of them are based in Portland itself, and other nearby bases include Auburn (2), South Portland (1), and Scarborough (1). 2 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Portland ME, around 1.1 miles out. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.8, 2.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
At the top of the Portland list: Agren (3.8 miles away, based in South Portland, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); McLaughlin Appliance Sales, Service & Parts (6.4 miles away, based in Scarborough, 4.3 stars from 51 reviews); Metropolitan Services (1.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 76 reviews); Appliance Repair Center of Maine (14.0 miles away, based in Gray, 4.7 stars from 157 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Portland
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or 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)
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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Portland, ME
Most freezer calls in Portland come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Portland
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Portland, ME
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Portland
Freezer Repair Near Portland
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 Portland technician a trip for parts.