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. Below are the companies within reach of Apopka, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Apopka
Within 30 miles of Apopka there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Apopka, and the rest are spread across Orlando (9), Longwood (4), and Altamonte Springs (4). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Best Apopka Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Apopka. 11 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 6.9, 7.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
First up for Apopka: Alpha Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Lake Mary, 4.9 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Level Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Winter Springs, 4.9 stars from 73 reviews); Reliable Appliance Repair Longwood (7.6 miles away, based in Longwood, 4.9 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Apopka
What Gets Fixed on a Apopka Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
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
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Apopka
Before replacing a freezer in Apopka, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Apopka Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Apopka 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 Apopka Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Apopka, FL
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the door frame, on a side wall or at the back of a chest freezer) and note any code on the display. It saves a Apopka technician a trip for parts.