Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 Ashland
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ashland. 3 list an address in Ashland, and other nearby bases include Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (5), and Glen Allen (2). Distances run up to about 23 miles. Of those, 9 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Ironclad Appliance Repair Service, mr. Jennings is the nearest, roughly 4.1 miles from Ashland. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 4.6, 4.9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
The leading options for Ashland are Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (8.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Appliance Doctor Inc (7.5 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Before the Food Thaws
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Ashland
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Safety Before Any Repair
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Ashland
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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Ashland Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Ashland come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Ashland Repair Technician
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Ashland, VA
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Ashland
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Ashland faster and cheaper.