When a freezer in Alachua starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Alachua and the Alachua County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Alachua
13 repair companies serve Alachua from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Alachua itself, and the rest are spread across Gainesville (10), High Springs (1), and Lake City (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 4 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: APTUS BIOSCIENCES LLC, around 0.6 miles out. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 6.7, 8.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
Closest matches for Alachua: Avetis Appliance Repair Service (11.8 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.8 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.6 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alex Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Gainesville, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Before the Food Thaws
Keep the door closed. Every opening lets cold air out. Put an appliance thermometer inside so you know the real temperature, and move food to another freezer or a cooler with ice if the repair will take longer than the freezer can hold.
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Alachua
What Gets Fixed on a Alachua Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Freezer Safety Notes
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
What Freezer Repair Costs in Alachua
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Alachua, FL
Most freezer calls in Alachua come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Alachua Repair Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Alachua, FL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Alachua
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Before you call a Alachua technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.