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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Jacksonville and the Duval County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Jacksonville, FL
Within 30 miles of Jacksonville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 31 list an address in Jacksonville, and the rest are spread across Orange Park (9). 11 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Appliance Repair Tech Jacksonville is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Jacksonville. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 1.0 |
First up for Jacksonville: Hartman's Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Jacksonville Beach (9.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hedlund Appliance Service (13.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Compressor hums but will not start
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.
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
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?
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
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
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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?
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.
What Jacksonville Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Jacksonville, FL
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
How long will food stay frozen?
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Jacksonville faster and cheaper.