Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Chamberlayne list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Chamberlayne
40 repair companies serve Chamberlayne from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. 9 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: J. Dan Clay Appliance Service, around 1.4 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.4, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
First up for Chamberlayne: Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (3.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Inc (7.7 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Chamberlayne, VA
Most freezer calls in Chamberlayne 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Chamberlayne
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Chamberlayne, VA
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Freezer Repair Near Chamberlayne
Before you call a Chamberlayne 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.