A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Alafaya
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Alafaya. Other nearby bases include Orlando (25), Winter Park (6), and Oviedo (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. NOVACARE, LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Alafaya. Of those, 11 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alafaya. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.6, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
At the top of the Alafaya list: UpFix Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 366 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JL Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Orlando, 5.0 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.6 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aaron's Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
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?
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Alafaya
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Alafaya
Most freezer calls in Alafaya 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.
Before You Book in Alafaya
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Alafaya, FL
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Freezer Repair Near Alafaya
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Alafaya faster and cheaper.