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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Herndon and the Fairfax County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Herndon
Within 30 miles of Herndon there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in Herndon, and other nearby bases include Chantilly (8), Ashburn (7), and Sterling (6). Alpha Herndon Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.0 miles from Herndon. 7 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 54 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.3, 0.7 |
At the top of the Herndon list: Herndon Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (8.9 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Herndon
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Herndon, VA
Most freezer calls in Herndon 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Herndon
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Herndon, VA
How long will food stay frozen?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
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Freezer Repair Near Herndon
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Herndon faster and cheaper.