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.
Who Repairs Freezers Near North Lynnwood
Within 30 miles of North Lynnwood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Everett (10), Lynnwood (7), and Bothell (6). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 10 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC, about 0.6 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
First up for North Lynnwood: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (4.0 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (0.6 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.9 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Appliance Fixers (3.5 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a North Lynnwood Freezer Call
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Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for North Lynnwood
Most freezer calls in North Lynnwood 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.
Questions to Ask a North Lynnwood Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: North Lynnwood, WA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, North Lynnwood
Freezer Repair Near North Lynnwood
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 North Lynnwood technician a trip for parts.