Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Mims list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Mims
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mims. Other nearby bases include Orlando (11), Cocoa (5), and Merritt Island (5). Of those, 10 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Appliance Pro Repairs Titusville is the nearest, roughly 6.4 miles from Mims. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mims. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 59 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.4, 7.7, 8.6 |
At the top of the Mims list: UpFix Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 366 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Sanford (26.9 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.8 stars from 233 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JL Appliance Repair (28.7 miles away, based in Orlando, 5.0 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Titusville, 4.8 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
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.
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?
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
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?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Mims
Most freezer calls in Mims 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 Mims
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Mims, FL
What should I do with the food while I wait?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Mims
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Mims 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.