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.
Local Freezer Repair in Arlington, WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Arlington. 2 of them are based in Arlington itself, and other nearby bases include Everett (15), Lynnwood (7), and Lake Stevens (4). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair Arlington, around 1.5 miles out. Of those, 11 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.1, 3.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
At the top of the Arlington list: Smartfix Appliance (13.3 miles away, based in Lake Stevens, 5.0 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanics (12.6 miles away, based in Lake Stevens, 4.9 stars from 445 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (26.2 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (22.2 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.9 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or 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
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)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Arlington
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Arlington
Most freezer calls in Arlington come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Arlington
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Arlington, WA
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Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Arlington
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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 Arlington faster and cheaper.