A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Mount Dora and the Lake County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Mount Dora
40 repair companies serve Mount Dora from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Clermont (7), Longwood (4), and Altamonte Springs (4). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Nearest on the list: RoadRunner Appliance Repair, around 3.8 miles out. 13 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Dora. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 6.7, 10.3 |
The leading options for Mount Dora are Sears Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.7 stars from 342 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.7 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Lake Mary, 4.9 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Home Service (18.1 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.8 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
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
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
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Mount Dora
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
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)
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Mount Dora, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Local Notes for Mount Dora
Most freezer calls in Mount Dora 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 Mount Dora
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Mount Dora, FL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Mount Dora
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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 Mount Dora technician a trip for parts.