Colchester Appliance Service
35 yrs in businessColchester, VT
4.655 reviewsRated 4.6 out of 5 from 55 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
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Vermont · 46th of 50 states
Freezer repair in Vermont
4 listed freezer repair businesses across 4 cities in Vermont, ranked by customer rating — 50% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 46th of the 50 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.
Response time is the whole story on a freezer call, because the clock is running on the contents. Filter to your own city first and ask about same-day availability.
- Listed pros
- 4
- State rank
- 46th
- Cities
- 4
- Average rating
- 4.5
- Licensed
- 4
- Median years trading
- 35
- Reviews
- 105
Freezer repair pros in Vermont
Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.
Essex Junction, VT
4.520 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 20 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
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Bennington, VT
4.515 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
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Manchester Center, VT
4.515 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
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What the listings say about freezer repair in Vermont
Counted from the 4 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
Vermont holds 4 listed freezer repair businesses, out of 402 nationwide. That ranks 46th of the 50 states with any, level with Hawaii and behind Florida on 14. They are 4 of the 8 businesses listed in Vermont — 50% of the state directory.
Their ratings average 4.5, against 4.6 across all 402 listed nationwide, and 4 of the 4 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 105 reviews, the largest single tally being 55 on Colchester Appliance Service in Colchester. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.
By review volume the group is led by Colchester Appliance Service in Colchester (55 reviews, 4.6), Dan Reed and Daughter's Major Appliance Repair in Essex Junction (20 reviews, 4.5) and Hobson Appliance LLC in Bennington (15 reviews, 4.5). By rating it is Colchester Appliance Service at 4.6 on 55 reviews, Dan Reed and Daughter's Major Appliance Repair at 4.5 on 20 reviews and Hobson Appliance LLC at 4.5 on 15 reviews. Those are two different questions and they rarely give the same answer — volume tells you a company has been doing this at scale, a high average on a handful of reviews tells you much less.
All 4 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 3 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, so call early in the day and ask directly. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.
1 of the 4 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1991, and the median across those that say is 35 years. Bennington holds the most at 1 — 25% of the group — level with Burlington, across 4 Vermont cities with an index page. Between them they name 16 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.
| Measure | Vermont |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 402 nationwide for freezer repair | 4 |
| Rank among statesFlorida leads on 14 | 46th of 50 |
| Share of the Vermont directory4 of 8 listed businesses | 50% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 4 rated 4.5+ | 4.5 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 55 | 105 |
| State licensing claimed4 also state insurance | 4 of 4 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 3 BBB |
| 24/7 emergencyask when you call | 0 of 4 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 35 years across 1 that publishes one | 1991 |
| Cities with an index pageBennington leads on 1 | 4 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 16 |
Freezer repair by city in Vermont
Counts are freezer repair businesses based in that city. Bennington holds 25% of the state's total.
Where Vermont freezer pros say they work
Every place the 4 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
Arlington · Burlington · Colchester · Manchester · Bennington · Dorset · Essex · Essex Junction · Jericho · Londonderry · Manchester Center · Milton · North Bennington · South Burlington · Williston · Winooski
What Vermont technicians find most often
The 5 most common freezer faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.
Not holding temperature but still running
Homeowner fixCondenser coils packed with dust, a failed door gasket, or a thermostat that has drifted out of calibration.
Step-by-step: Freezer Not Freezing→Heavy frost build-up on the walls
TechnicianOn a frost-free model, a failed defrost heater or thermostat. On a manual-defrost chest freezer, a door seal letting humid air in.
Step-by-step: Freezer Frost Buildup→Runs constantly and never cycles off
TechnicianA low refrigerant charge, a dirty condenser, or a compressor losing efficiency. Long run times are the first warning of all three.
Warm spots in an upright freezer while other shelves are fine
TechnicianThe evaporator fan has stopped circulating air, or the vents are blocked by packed contents.
Step-by-step: Freezer Not Freezing→Lid or door will not seal and frost forms around the opening
Homeowner fixA compressed or hardened gasket, or a lid that has warped. Gaskets are inexpensive and homeowner-replaceable on most chest freezers.
Try these before you book a Vermont technician
8 published freezer guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$120 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.
Freezer Frost BuildupModerate · 45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrostFreezer Not FreezingModerate · 45–90 minutesFreezer Door or Lid Not SealingModerate · 45–120 minutesFreezer Making NoiseModerate · 20–60 minutesChest Freezer Lid Won't OpenEasy · 15–45 minutesFreezer Won't Turn OnModerate · 30–75 minutesFreezer Leaking WaterModerate · 45–90 minutesEverything Is Freezer BurnedEasy · 30–60 minutes plus a 48-hour log
Keep the next call from happening
Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.
Vacuum the condenser coils
Every 6 monthsPrevents: Long run times, high energy use, and premature compressor wear.
Manually defrost when frost passes 1/4 in.
Annually, or as neededPrevents: Lost capacity and a compressor working against an insulating ice layer.
Check the lid or door gasket seals along its whole length
Twice a yearPrevents: The humid-air ingress behind most frost build-up.
Other appliances in Vermont
Counts are Vermont businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 8 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.
Freezer repair in other states
Every state with a listed freezer specialist, most first. Vermont sits 46th of 50 on 4.
Florida14Minnesota14California13Virginia13Colorado12Nebraska12Arizona11Idaho11Indiana11Kansas11Michigan11North Carolina11Tennessee11Ohio10Oklahoma10Connecticut9Louisiana9Maryland9Mississippi9New York9Texas9Alabama8Alaska8Kentucky8Montana8South Carolina8Utah8Illinois7Massachusetts7Missouri7New Jersey7North Dakota7Oregon7Pennsylvania7Wisconsin7Arkansas6Delaware6Nevada6South Dakota6Washington6Maine5New Hampshire5Rhode Island5Georgia4Hawaii4West Virginia4Iowa3New Mexico3Wyoming2
What freezer repair costs in Vermont
National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$120 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Vermont sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.
| Repair | Parts + labor |
|---|---|
| Condenser clean and thermostat calibrationResolves a large share of not-cold-enough calls. | $80–$150 |
| Door or lid gasketChest freezer gaskets are often a homeowner job. | $120–$280 |
| Thermostat or cold controlCommon on older manual-defrost units. | $150–$300 |
| Evaporator fan motor (upright)The cause of warm shelves with a working compressor. | $180–$350 |
| Defrost heater or defrost thermostatFrost-free models only. | $200–$400 |
| Compressor start relayCheap part; confirm the compressor itself is sound. | $150–$300 |
12–16 years, and chest freezers regularly exceed that. They have the fewest moving parts of any appliance in the house — no fan, no defrost system, no icemaker. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.
Blue Book
The 50% rule for a freezer
- New unit, US average
- $600
- Expected lifespan
- 15 years
- Repair-or-replace line
- $300
A quote above $300 on a freezer past 10 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.
Estimate my freezer’s valuePrice the part firstFreezer repair in Vermont — common questions
How many freezer repair pros are listed in Vermont?
4 businesses listed in Vermont name freezer repair among the work they do — 50% of the 8 businesses this directory holds for the state, 46th of the 50 states with any, out of 402 listed nationwide — 1% of them. Bennington accounts for 1 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Vermont.
Which freezer repair companies are rated highest in Vermont?
Colchester Appliance Service in Colchester at 4.6 on 55 reviews, Dan Reed and Daughter's Major Appliance Repair in Essex Junction at 4.5 on 20 reviews, Hobson Appliance LLC in Bennington at 4.5 on 15 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. Ratings and review counts come from the businesses' own public profiles and are not verified here.
How much does freezer repair cost in Vermont?
Expect $150–$400 for a common freezer repair, parts and labor together, on top of a $50–$120 diagnostic fee that most companies credit against the work if you go ahead. Those are national bands, not Vermont quotes: labor rates track local wages and drive time, so a dense metro sits at the top of each range and a rural call at the bottom, while the part itself costs about the same anywhere. Get written estimates from two or three of the 4 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which Vermont city has the most freezer repair companies?
Bennington, with 1 of the 4 — 25% of the group — followed by Burlington on 1. 4 Vermont cities in total have at least one.
Are freezer repair technicians licensed in Vermont?
All 4 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 3 also show a Better Business Bureau accreditation. Licensing for appliance repair is set state by state and sometimes by city or county, so the reliable check is the paperwork: ask which license the company works under, get the number, and confirm it with the issuing authority. Two requirements are national rather than local — sealed refrigerant work needs federal EPA Section 608 certification, and gas work needs a technician qualified for gas appliances.
Can I get same-day or emergency freezer repair in Vermont?
None of the 4 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover. Same-day appointments for common faults are still routine in the trade. Call early in the day and ask directly — a technician who already has the part on the van can often fit you in.
Which freezer brands do Vermont repair pros service?
The freezer pros listed in Vermont name 8 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Frigidaire (4), GE (4), KitchenAid (4), Maytag (4), Whirlpool (4), LG (3). Freezer parts are widely interchangeable and most technicians who service refrigerators service freezers. The exception is a built-in or column freezer from Sub-Zero, Thermador or Viking, which needs the same brand-specific coverage as the matching refrigerator.
How long have Vermont freezer repair companies been in business?
1 of the 4 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1991, and the median across those that say is 35 years. Use it as one signal among several: what matters more is whether the technician has opened your platform before, and whether the warranty term is written on the invoice.
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Apply the 50% rule. A new freezer averages $600 in the US and lasts about 15 years, so a repair quote over roughly $300 on a unit past 10 years old is usually money better spent on a replacement. Below that line, with life left on the clock, repair almost always wins. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures — it is normally the part, not the hours, that pushes a quote past the threshold.
What should I have ready before calling a freezer technician in Vermont?
Chest or upright, and frost-free or manual-defrost. The current internal temperature from a thermometer, not the dial setting. Where the unit lives — garage, basement, or heated space. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip.
Need a freezer repaired in Vermont?
Compare 4 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 4 state a license and 4 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.