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. 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 Repair Companies Near Bothell
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bothell. 8 list an address in Bothell, and other nearby bases include Kirkland (9), Woodinville (4), and Mountlake Terrace (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. ApplianceASAP Company is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Bothell. 8 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 31 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
At the top of the Bothell list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (2.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Appliance Fixers (4.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (7.0 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.9 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Bothell Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Bothell
Most freezer calls in Bothell 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Bothell
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Bothell, WA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Bothell
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Before you call a Bothell 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.