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.
Freezer Technicians Serving Lowes Island, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lowes Island. Other nearby bases include Ashburn (7), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). The closest is Sterling Appliance, about 2.5 miles away. 4 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lowes Island. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.7, 4.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
The leading options for Lowes Island are Fuse Service Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (11.2 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Lowes Island Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
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
What Freezer Repair Costs in Lowes Island
Before replacing a freezer in Lowes Island, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
What Lowes Island Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Lowes Island 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 Lowes Island Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Lowes Island, VA
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Before you call a Lowes Island 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.