When a freezer in Longwood 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. The Longwood list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Freezer Repair in Longwood, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Longwood. 4 list an address in Longwood, and the rest are spread across Winter Park (7), Winter Springs (5), and Sanford (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: Peter's Appliances, around 0.8 miles out. 14 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Longwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 1.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
At the top of the Longwood list: Hartman's Appliance Repair Sanford (9.1 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.8 stars from 233 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.7 stars from 342 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Level Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Winter Springs, 4.9 stars from 73 reviews); Alpha Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Lake Mary, 4.9 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Longwood
What Gets Fixed on a Longwood Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer 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
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Around Longwood
Most freezer calls in Longwood 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Longwood
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Longwood, FL
What should I do with the food while I wait?
How much does freezer repair cost in Longwood?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
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Before you call a Longwood 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.