When a freezer in Lake Placid 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lake Placid and the Highlands County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Lake Placid, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Lake Placid. 1 list an address in Lake Placid, and other nearby bases include Okeechobee (6), Punta Gorda (6), and North Fort Myers (5). The closest is Jersey Joe's Appliance Repair, about 1.9 miles away. Of those, 7 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 32 businesses. Lake Placid 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 6.0, 10.3 |
At the top of the Lake Placid list: Mr. Appliance of Highlands, Hardee and Southern Polk County (10.3 miles away, based in Sebring, 4.9 stars from 548 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.4 miles away, based in Okeechobee, 4.7 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (45.7 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.5 miles away, based in Arcadia, 4.2 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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
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
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Lake Placid
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Placid
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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)
Keep the freezer at 0°F, leave a few inches of space around it for air circulation, and check that the door seals are airtight. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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 Lake Placid, FL
Most freezer calls in Lake Placid 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.
Before You Book in Lake Placid
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Lake Placid, FL
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Before you call a Lake Placid technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.