When a freezer in Carrollwood 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. Below are the companies within reach of Carrollwood, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Carrollwood
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Carrollwood. Other nearby bases include Tampa (36), Lutz (3), and Temple Terrace (1). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. A Dichristopher Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Carrollwood. Of those, 12 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 33 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
First up for Carrollwood: Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (8.8 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR (3.9 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Tampa (8.8 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 263 reviews); A Dichristopher Appliance Service (0.7 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
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.
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
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?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Carrollwood
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
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
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Carrollwood, FL
Most freezer calls in Carrollwood 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 Carrollwood Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Carrollwood, FL
How much does freezer repair cost in Carrollwood?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Carrollwood
Freezer Repair Near Carrollwood
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 Carrollwood technician a trip for parts.