A KitchenAid refrigerator was not cooling the fridge (47°F) while the freezer held 2°F.
What our technicians usually find: a failed evaporator fan, a defrost system fault, the start relay or compressor, or the condenser fan.
Arlington, VA
Refrigerator Repair in Arlington, VA
Fridge side warm while the freezer stays cold, or water dripping from the filter housing? We repair refrigerators across Arlington, in high-rise condos, garden apartments and houses, and give you the price before work starts.
Refrigerator Repair
Schedule service in Arlington
Monday - Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 10 PM
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
Arlington notes
Arlington refrigerators, building by building
A lot of Arlington lives in buildings: the towers along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, Crystal City and Pentagon City, and the garden apartments off Columbia Pike. In those kitchens the refrigerator is often a counter-depth model squeezed into a tight opening, with very little room for the condenser to shed heat. Keeping the coils and the front grille clean matters more there than in a roomy suburban kitchen.
A Clarendon request shown below is a classic split: a KitchenAid with the fresh-food side at 47°F while the freezer held 2°F. When the freezer is fine and the fridge is warm, cold air isn't making it from one to the other. A failed evaporator fan, a coil iced over by a defrost fault, or a stuck air damper is usually behind it.
The other request, from Shirlington, was a Samsung leaking at the water filter. Filter housings crack, and a filter that isn't fully seated will drip. Take it out, check the O-rings and seat it again before anything else.
Arlington buys its water from the Washington Aqueduct, which treats Potomac River water at its Dalecarlia plant. DC Water, supplied by the same Aqueduct, reported an average hardness of 139 mg/L for 2025. Water like that slowly scales the ice maker's inlet valve. A fridge filter doesn't remove hardness, but changing it on schedule keeps it from choking the flow.
Local requests
Refrigerator repair requests in Arlington
A Samsung refrigerator was leaking at the water filter on the front of the door.
What our technicians usually find: a clogged defrost drain, a cracked filter housing, or a leaking inlet valve or supply line.
From online booking requests in 2024–2025; customer details are kept private. “What our technicians usually find” is the common cause of that problem, confirmed by our team. The technician confirms the cause on site before quoting.
Repair details
Before the technician arrives
The checklist our technicians follow on every visit is on the Refrigerator Repair page.
Before the visit:
Keep doors closed as much as possible before the visit, save any error code and move fragile items away from the refrigerator.
Seeing an error code on the display? Look it up: Samsung refrigerator, Sub-Zero refrigerator, or browse all error codes.
Helpful guides
Refrigerator Repair guides from our technicians
Before you book in Arlington, VA, these guides explain the most common symptoms, which checks are safe to try yourself, and when a technician should take over. All guides.
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Nearby coverage
Refrigerator Repair in Nearby Areas
We also provide refrigerator repair in Falls Church, VA, and serve homeowners in Washington, DC, McLean, VA, Annandale, VA and Alexandria, VA.
This location is part of our refrigerator repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Arlington, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Arlington, VA: Clarendon, Ballston and Rosslyn.
Frequently asked questions
Refrigerator Repair in Arlington, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my fridge today in Arlington?
We're based in Alexandria, about 6 miles from Arlington. Same-day and next-day appointments are available when the technician route has open windows; call or book online for the earliest option. Appointments cost the same on weekdays, evenings and weekends - our hours run 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, all at one standard rate.
Many refrigerator repairs are completed in a single visit once the technician has diagnosed the fault and confirmed the parts on hand. If a specific part has to be ordered, we schedule a short return visit to finish the job.
How much does it cost to fix a fridge in Arlington?
It depends on which system failed: a relay, fan or thermostat sits at the affordable end, while sealed-system work costs more. Every Arlington, VA visit starts with diagnosis and a firm quote before any repair - and same-day appointments are often available when food is at risk. The diagnostic visit is $75 for a single appliance or $115 for a double unit (such as a double wall oven, washer-dryer combo or stacked laundry), and the fee is credited toward the repair if you approve the quote. Labor starts at $200 and stays there on about 9 in 10 repairs; more complex jobs can reach $450. Parts are extra and listed in the quote. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What fridge problems do you fix in Arlington?
Online refrigerator repair requests from Arlington are most often for not cooling and leaks. Common calls include not cooling, freezing food, ice maker not working, water leaking, loud compressor or fan noise and frost buildup. The exact cause is confirmed during diagnosis.
My Arlington condo fridge is warm but the freezer is cold. What's wrong?
Usually the airflow between them. Cold air is made in the freezer and fanned into the fridge, so a failed evaporator fan, a frosted-over coil or a stuck damper leaves the fridge warm while the freezer stays cold. Check that nothing blocks the vents inside the freezer, then book a visit.
Do you handle building paperwork for Arlington condos?
We do. If your building asks for a certificate of insurance or a reserved service elevator, tell us when you book and we'll send what the management office needs before the visit.
Should I try to fix the fridge myself first?
A few basics are safe: confirm the unit has power, make sure the doors close and seal fully, and clean the condenser coils if they are dusty. Beyond that, refrigerant lines and electrical components are best left to a technician - probing inside can turn a small repair into a larger one.