A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. 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 Burlington, WA
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Burlington. Other nearby bases include Bellingham (7), Arlington (2), and Marysville (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Expert Viking Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 20.2 miles from Burlington. 1 of them mentions freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 20.2, 20.7, 21.0 |
Closest matches for Burlington: A/C Dr. Naz (25.7 miles away, based in Marysville, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair Arlington (23.7 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brian's renewed (21.0 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.6 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Guys (23.1 miles away, based in Arlington, 5.0 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
Keep the door closed. Every opening lets cold air out. Put an appliance thermometer inside so you know the real temperature, and move food to another freezer or a cooler with ice if the repair will take longer than the freezer can hold.
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Burlington
What Gets Fixed on a Burlington Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Burlington
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:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Burlington Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Burlington 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 Burlington
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Burlington, WA
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Burlington
Freezer Repair Near Burlington
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the door frame, on a side wall or at the back of a chest freezer) and note any code on the display. It saves a Burlington technician a trip for parts.