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. The Highland City list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Highland City
40 repair companies serve Highland City from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Lakeland (16), Winter Haven (5), and Brandon (5). Distances run up to about 25 miles. The closest is Handy Randy's Enterprises Inc / Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 9 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 3.4, 4.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
First up for Highland City: Mr. Appliance of Lakeland (6.6 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.6 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Lakeland (5.9 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay To Bay Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Plant City, 4.7 stars from 686 reviews); Apex Air Conditioning & Refrigeration- Davenport (23.4 miles away, based in Davenport, 4.8 stars from 781 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Highland City
What Gets Fixed on a Highland City Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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 Highland City
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 Highland City, FL
Most freezer calls in Highland City 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 Highland City Repair Technician
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Highland City, FL
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Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
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Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Highland City
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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 Highland City technician a trip for parts.