Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Broadway, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Broadway
34 repair companies serve Broadway from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Charlottesville (4), Staunton (3), and Fishersville (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Matt's Appliance Service Inc, around 1.9 miles out. 9 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 29 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Broadway is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Broadway. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 11.7, 16.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 34 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for Broadway are Sears Appliance Repair (40.7 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (36.2 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (37.1 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hobart Sales & Services (36.4 miles away, based in Fishersville).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
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
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Broadway
What Gets Fixed on a Broadway Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Broadway
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Around Broadway
Most freezer calls in Broadway 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.
Before You Book in Broadway
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Broadway, VA
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Broadway
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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 Broadway faster and cheaper.