Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Rockwood and the Chesterfield County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Rockwood, VA
40 repair companies serve Rockwood from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Richmond (25), Mechanicsville (3), and Midlothian (2). Distances run up to about 16 miles. The closest is MetaTek LLC, about 2.5 miles away. Of those, 8 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 29 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
The leading options for Rockwood are Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (12.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (9.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
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
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Rockwood, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$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?
- 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.
What Rockwood Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Rockwood 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 Rockwood Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Rockwood, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
How long will food stay frozen?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Rockwood
Freezer Repair Near Rockwood
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Rockwood faster and cheaper.