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.
Freezer Technicians Serving Callaway, FL
16 repair companies serve Callaway from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Panama City (4), Panama City Beach (3), and Destin (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Appliance Doctor is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Callaway. 5 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Callaway is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 4.7, 6.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
The leading options for Callaway are Independent Appliance, Inc. (4.7 miles away, based in Panama City, 4.4 stars from 163 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties (22.0 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Elliott's Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Panama City, 4.5 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Appliance On the Beach (22.9 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Callaway
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
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
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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Local Notes for Callaway
Most freezer calls in Callaway 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 Callaway Repair Technician
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Callaway, FL
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
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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 Callaway technician a trip for parts.