Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Florence and the Lauderdale County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Florence
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Florence. 4 list an address in Florence, and other nearby bases include Madison (5), Huntsville (5), and Athens (4). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 12 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: K & W Appliance and Repair, around 1.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Florence is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 38 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 1.8, 1.8 |
At the top of the Florence list: Complete Ice and Refrigeration Services Inc (5.6 miles away, based in Muscle Shoals, 4.8 stars from 16 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Muscle Shoals, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.4 miles away, based in Lawrenceburg, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Florence
What Gets Fixed on a Florence Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Florence, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Florence Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Florence come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Before You Book in Florence
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Florence, AL
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How cold should a freezer be?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Florence
Freezer Repair Near Florence
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Florence faster and cheaper.