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Refrigerator repair in Delaware

9 listed refrigerator repair businesses across 3 cities in Delaware, ranked by customer rating — 100% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 39th of the 50 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.

Refrigerator calls are the ones where travel time decides your day. A technician two towns over may quote the same rate and still not reach you until tomorrow, so filter by city first.

Listed pros
9
State rank
39th
Cities
3
Average rating
4.6
Licensed
9
Median years trading
23
Reviews
572

Refrigerator repair pros in Delaware

Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.

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What the listings say about refrigerator repair in Delaware

Counted from the 9 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.

Delaware holds 9 listed refrigerator repair businesses, out of 676 nationwide. That ranks 39th of the 50 states with any, level with Arkansas and behind Texas on 27. Every business listed in Delaware covers it, so this page and the Delaware directory hold the same 9 businesses.

Their ratings average 4.6, level with the 4.6 average across all 676 listed nationwide, and 8 of the 9 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 572 reviews, the largest single tally being 156 on ABC Sales & Service Inc in Wilmington. 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 ABC Sales & Service Inc in Wilmington (156 reviews, 4.7), Big Red Services LLC in Camden Wyoming (87 reviews, 4.5) and Hockessin Appliance Repair in Hockessin (85 reviews, 4.6). By rating it is County Appliance Service at 4.9 on 14 reviews, ABC Sales & Service Inc at 4.7 on 156 reviews and First State Appliance Repair at 4.7 on 60 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 9 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 3 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation and 1 publishes a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, but 1 advertises same-day service. 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.

7 of the 9 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1941, and the median across those that say is 23 years. Wilmington holds the most at 5 — 56% of the group — followed by Dover on 3, across 3 Delaware cities with an index page. Between them they name 26 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.

Refrigerator repair in Delaware — figures counted from the listed businesses.
MeasureDelaware
Listed prosof 676 nationwide for refrigerator repair9
Rank among statesTexas leads on 2739th of 50
Share of the Delaware directory9 of 9 listed businesses100%
Average rating4.6 nationwide · 8 rated 4.5+4.6
Reviews on filemost on one profile: 156572
State licensing claimed9 also state insurance9 of 9
Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking3 BBB
24/7 emergency1 advertise same-day0 of 9
Longest trading sincemedian 23 years across 7 that publish one1941
Cities with an index pageWilmington leads on 53
Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address26

Beyond refrigerator repair, these 9 businesses also list appliance sales (1). Worth knowing before the visit — a second job on the same call-out is far cheaper than a second call-out.

Refrigerator repair by city in Delaware

Counts are refrigerator repair businesses based in that city. Wilmington holds 56% of the state's total.

Wilmington5Dover3Georgetown1

Where Delaware refrigerator pros say they work

Every place the 9 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.

Wilmington · Camden · Dover · New Castle · Newark · Bear · Claymont · Kent County · Milford · Smyrna · Brandywine Hundred · Cheswold · Delaware City · Georgetown · Greenville · Harrington · Hockessin · Lewes · Middletown · Milton · Pike Creek · Rehoboth Beach · Saint Georges · Seaford · Talleyville · Wyoming

What Delaware technicians find most often

The 5 most common refrigerator faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.

All 8 faults →

  • Fridge side is warm but the freezer is still cold

    Technician

    The evaporator fan has stopped, or the damper between the two compartments is stuck shut. One evaporator cools both sides on most modern units, so the freezer holds temperature longest.

    Step-by-step: Refrigerator Not Cooling→

  • Nothing is cold and the compressor clicks every few minutes

    Technician

    A failed start relay or overload protector. The relay plugs into the side of the compressor and rattles when it has failed — the classic five-second test.

    Step-by-step: Refrigerator Not Cooling→

  • Runs constantly and the back or bottom grille is hot

    Homeowner fix

    Condenser coils choked with dust and pet hair. The compressor can never reach its cut-out temperature, so it simply never stops.

    Step-by-step: Refrigerator Running Constantly→

  • Water pooling under the crisper drawers or ice on the freezer floor

    Homeowner fix

    A blocked defrost drain — usually a plug of ice in the drain tube behind the rear freezer panel. Melt water backs up and finds the lowest point.

    Step-by-step: Refrigerator Leaking Water→

  • Thick frost building on the back wall of the freezer

    Technician

    The defrost heater, bimetal thermostat, or adaptive defrost control has quit, so the automatic defrost cycle never runs and the evaporator ices over.

Try these before you book a Delaware technician

12 published refrigerator guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$120 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.

All guides →
Refrigerator Not CoolingModerate · 45–90 minutesRefrigerator Leaking WaterModerate · 30–90 minutesRefrigerator Freezing FoodEasy · 30–60 minutesRefrigerator Water Dispenser Not WorkingModerate · 30–60 minutesRefrigerator Running ConstantlyModerate · 30–60 minutesRefrigerator Making NoiseModerate · 20–60 minutesRefrigerator Door Seal FailingModerate · 45–120 minutesRefrigerator Warm But Freezer ColdModerate · 45–90 minutesRefrigerator Smells BadEasy · 60–120 minutes plus airing timeRefrigerator Light Not WorkingEasy · 20–45 minutesRefrigerator Sweating on the OutsideEasy · 30–60 minutes plus a few days of observationRefrigerator Beeping That Won't StopEasy · 20–45 minutes

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 with a brush attachment

    Every 6 months, every 3 with pets

    Prevents: The single most common no-cooling call, plus premature compressor wear.

  • Flush the defrost drain with warm water

    Twice a year

    Prevents: Water under the crispers and ice sheets on the freezer floor.

  • Dollar-bill test every door seal

    Twice a year

    Prevents: Constant running, frost build-up, and a compressor that never rests.

Other appliances in Delaware

Counts are Delaware businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 9 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.

Dryer repair9Oven & Range repair9Washer repair9Dishwasher repair8Freezer repair6Garbage Disposal repair2Ice Maker repair2Microwave repair2Range Hood repair—Trash Compactor repair—Wine Cooler repair—

Refrigerator repair in other states

Every state with a listed refrigerator specialist, most first. Delaware sits 39th of 50 on 9.

Texas27Florida26Tennessee20Michigan19North Carolina19Ohio19California18Colorado18Minnesota18New Jersey17Virginia17Indiana16Louisiana16Alabama15Arizona15Georgia15Idaho15Pennsylvania15Connecticut14Illinois14Kansas14Kentucky14Maryland14Massachusetts14Missouri14New York14Washington14Nebraska13Oklahoma13Oregon13South Carolina13Wisconsin13Mississippi11Nevada11Utah11Montana10Alaska9Arkansas9Hawaii9Iowa9South Dakota9West Virginia9Maine8New Hampshire8North Dakota8Vermont8Wyoming8New Mexico7Rhode Island7

What refrigerator repair costs in Delaware

National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$120 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Delaware 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.

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Typical refrigerator repair jobs with national cost ranges.
RepairParts + labor
Condenser coil clean and airflow checkOften folded into the diagnostic call.$80–$150
Compressor start relay or overloadPart is under $40 — the rest is the trip and diagnosis.$150–$300
Evaporator or condenser fan motorBottom-freezer access takes longer, so labor runs higher.$180–$400
Defrost heater, thermostat, or control boardBoard failures sit at the top of the range.$200–$450
Water inlet valve or ice maker moduleAsk for both to be tested — one failure masks the other.$180–$400
Door gasket replacementPriced per door; a French-door cabinet needs two.$150–$350

13–15 years for a plain top-freezer or bottom-freezer cabinet. Side-by-side and French-door models with through-the-door ice and water land nearer 11–13, because the dispenser, the icemaker and the second door seal are all extra things to fail. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.

Blue Book

The 50% rule for a refrigerator

New unit, US average
$1,200
Expected lifespan
14 years
Repair-or-replace line
$600

A quote above $600 on a refrigerator past 9 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.

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Refrigerator repair in Delaware — common questions

How many refrigerator repair pros are listed in Delaware?
9 businesses listed in Delaware name refrigerator repair among the work they do — 100% of the 9 businesses this directory holds for the state, 39th of the 50 states with any, out of 676 listed nationwide — 1% of them. Wilmington accounts for 5 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Delaware.
Which refrigerator repair companies are rated highest in Delaware?
County Appliance Service in Saint Georges at 4.9 on 14 reviews, ABC Sales & Service Inc in Wilmington at 4.7 on 156 reviews, First State Appliance Repair in Wilmington at 4.7 on 60 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. The most-reviewed is different: ABC Sales & Service Inc in Wilmington, with 156 reviews at 4.7. Read both — a 5.0 on nine reviews and a 4.6 on four hundred are not the same claim.
How much does refrigerator repair cost in Delaware?
Expect $200–$400 for a common refrigerator 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 Delaware 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 9 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which Delaware city has the most refrigerator repair companies?
Wilmington, with 5 of the 9 — 56% of the group — followed by Dover on 3. 3 Delaware cities in total have at least one.
Are refrigerator repair technicians licensed in Delaware?
All 9 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 refrigerator repair in Delaware?
None of the 9 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, though 1 advertises same-day service. 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 refrigerator brands do Delaware repair pros service?
The refrigerator pros listed in Delaware name 13 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Frigidaire (9), GE (9), Maytag (9), Whirlpool (9), LG (8), Samsung (8). Brand matters more here than on any other appliance. Built-in Sub-Zero, Viking and Thermador cabinets use sealed systems and control boards that need model-specific training and parts, and many technicians decline them. Confirm the brand on the phone before booking.
How long have Delaware refrigerator repair companies been in business?
7 of the 9 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1941, and the median across those that say is 23 years. 1 publishes a parts-and-labor warranty term in the listing. 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 refrigerator?
Apply the 50% rule. A new refrigerator averages $1,200 in the US and lasts about 14 years, so a repair quote over roughly $600 on a unit past 9 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 refrigerator technician in Delaware?
Model and serial number — the tag is inside the fresh-food compartment, usually on the left wall or behind a crisper. Whether the freezer still freezes. This one answer separates an airflow fault from a sealed-system fault. Any error code shown on the dispenser or control panel. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip. Worth knowing before you call: 1 of the 9 listed in Delaware also offer appliance sales, which can be worth bundling into the same visit.

Need a refrigerator repaired in Delaware?

Compare 9 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 9 state a license and 8 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.

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