Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. Below are the companies within reach of Hobe Sound, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Hobe Sound
Within 30 miles of Hobe Sound there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Port St. Lucie (10), Jupiter (7), and Stuart (7). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Brands Appliance Center Repair, around 6.8 miles out. Of those, 11 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.8, 8.0, 8.1 |
First up for Hobe Sound: Mr. Appliance of Stuart (10.5 miles away, based in Palm City, 4.7 stars from 313 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Palm Beach Gardens, 4.5 stars from 671 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (19.0 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.9 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nicks appliance llc (18.4 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Hobe Sound
Most freezer calls in Hobe Sound 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hobe Sound
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Hobe Sound, FL
Do you cover Hobe Sound and nearby towns?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Hobe Sound
Freezer Repair Near Hobe Sound
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 Hobe Sound technician a trip for parts.