A GE refrigerator leaked a large amount of water onto a wood floor.
What our technicians usually find: a clogged defrost drain, a cracked filter housing, or a leaking inlet valve or supply line.
Washington, DC
Refrigerator Repair in Washington, DC
A refrigerator leaking onto a wood floor needs attention the same day. We repair refrigerators across D.C., in rowhouses, condos and apartments, and agree the price with you before any work.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to DC homes and buildings. The $75 diagnostic visit is credited to the repair, labor starts at $200 on about 9 in 10 repairs, and every repair carries a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
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Refrigerator Repair
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Same-day and next-day visits.
Open 7 days until 10 PM (Sundays from 10 AM)
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
90-day warranty on parts and labor, and a written quote before any work starts.
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D.C. notes
D.C. refrigerators and the floors under them
A request from Adams Morgan, listed on this page, was a GE that leaked a large amount of water onto a wood floor. Leaks are worth acting on fast in D.C., where a lot of kitchens sit on old hardwood or above a finished basement.
Where the water shows up tells you where to look. Water under the crisper drawers or pooling inside usually means a clogged defrost drain. Water under the fridge toward the back points to the supply line or the inlet valve. Water at the front that appears after using the dispenser usually starts in the door.
D.C.'s tap water comes from the Potomac and is treated by the Washington Aqueduct at its Dalecarlia and McMillan plants. DC Water's report for 2025 put average hardness at 139 mg/L, with a range of 84 to 194. Over a few years that leaves scale in the ice maker's inlet valve and fill tube.
In rowhouse kitchens the fridge often sits in a tight alcove. Pull it out slowly, ideally with someone helping, and protect the floor before you look behind it.
Local requests
Refrigerator repair requests in DC
Company data; 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 Washington, DC, 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
Where else do we repair refrigerators near DC?
We also provide refrigerator repair in Arlington, VA, refrigerator repair in Chillum, MD, refrigerator repair in Bethesda, MD, refrigerator repair in Alexandria, VA and refrigerator repair in College Park, MD.
This location is part of our refrigerator repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Washington, DC.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Washington, DC: Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, Shaw, Columbia Heights, Petworth, Brookland, Navy Yard and NoMa.
Frequently asked questions
Refrigerator Repair in Washington, DC FAQ
Can someone come fix my fridge today in Washington, DC?
We're based in Alexandria, about 7 miles from Washington, DC. 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 Washington, DC?
Appliance Surgeon charges $75 for the diagnostic visit, 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. The part decides the rest: a relay, fan or thermostat sits at the affordable end, while sealed-system work costs more. Every Washington, DC visit starts with diagnosis and a firm quote before any repair - and same-day appointments are often available when food is at risk. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What fridge problems do you fix in Washington, DC?
Online refrigerator repair requests from Washington, DC have been for 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 refrigerator leaked onto my hardwood floor. What should I do first?
Turn off the water to the fridge if you can find the valve, dry the floor right away and pull the fridge out if it's safe to. Note where the water was: inside, under the drawers, behind or at the front. That tells us whether to check the defrost drain, the filter housing or the supply line.
Is D.C. tap water hard on ice makers?
It's on the hard side, enough to scale the inlet valve and fill tube over the years, so ice comes slower and smaller. A fridge filter won't take the hardness out, but a fresh one keeps the flow from slowing for other reasons.
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.