Freezer repair in Montgomery & Howard County
A freezer that will not hold 0°F usually has a door seal leak, a defrost fault, a failed fan or dirty coils. AFZ Appliance Repair works on upright, chest and bottom-drawer freezers in Montgomery and Howard County, MD. Call (240) 758-5566 before the food thaws.
Common freezer problems
| What you notice | Usual causes |
|---|---|
| Food is soft or thawing | Failed evaporator fan, defrost fault, dirty coils or a compressor problem |
| Thick frost on the food and walls | Worn door gasket, a door left ajar, or a defrost system fault |
| Freezer running but barely cold | Restricted airflow from frost, a condenser fan fault, or a sealed system problem |
| Clicking every few minutes | Compressor start relay or overload trying and failing to start the compressor |
| Water pooled in the bottom of a chest freezer | Blocked or open defrost drain, or heavy frost melting during an outage |
Check these before you call
- Keep the door shut while you investigate. Every opening lets cold air out.
- Check that the freezer has at least a few inches of clearance so it can release heat.
- Look for a package or bin holding the door slightly open.
- If it is in a garage, note the temperature out there. Some freezers struggle in very cold or very hot spaces.
Types of freezers we repair
- Upright freezers
- Chest freezers
- Bottom-drawer freezers
- Built-in freezer columns
- Garage freezers
Freezer repair by brand
Our freezer repair work covers Frigidaire, GE, Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Samsung and LG. Chest and upright models fail differently: a chest freezer usually has a simple static cooling system, while frost-free uprights add fans and a defrost circuit that are common repair points.
See the full brand list. Our repairs carry a 30-day warranty on labor and parts.
Finding the model number
On freezers, the model and serial number are usually inside on a side wall on uprights, and on the outside back or side on chest freezers. Read it to us when you call.
Freezer repair near you
Freezer repair in Montgomery County
Upcounty homes in Damascus, Laytonsville and Poolesville often keep a freezer full of bulk food in a garage or outbuilding, where big temperature swings can make it struggle. Closer in, around Wheaton and Rockville, basement freezers tend to suffer from dusty coils and doors that get bumped slightly open.
Montgomery County communities
AshtonAspen HillBarnesvilleBeallsvilleBethesdaBoydsBrookevilleBurtonsvilleCabin JohnChevy ChaseClarksburgCloverlyColesvilleDamascusDarnestownDerwoodDickersonFairlandForest GlenFour CornersGaithersburgGarrett ParkGermantownGlen EchoGlenmontHillandaleKensingtonLaytonsvilleMontgomery VillageNorth BethesdaOlneyPoolesvillePotomacRedlandRockvilleSandy SpringSilver SpringSpencervilleTakoma ParkWashington GroveWheatonWhite Oak
Freezer repair in Howard County
Rural properties around Woodbine, Lisbon and Glenwood often run freezers in barns and garages on GFCI outlets, and a tripped outlet is one of the first things to check. In Ellicott City and Elkridge townhouses, a freezer in a tight utility closet may simply not be getting enough airflow.
Common questions
How long does food last in a freezer that stopped working?
The USDA says a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours if the door stays closed, and a half-full one for about 24 hours.
Is frost in my freezer normal?
A light dusting on a manual-defrost chest freezer is normal. Heavy frost on a frost-free model points to a defrost problem or a leaking gasket.
Can food be refrozen after a freezer fails?
The USDA says food can be refrozen if it still has ice crystals or has stayed at 40°F or below. Throw out anything that has been warmer for more than 2 hours.
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