Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Oakland Park and the Broward County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Oakland Park
40 repair companies serve Oakland Park from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Oakland Park itself, and other nearby bases include Fort Lauderdale (25), Pompano Beach (6), and Wilton Manors (1). Nearest on the list: Neighborhood Appliance Repair Services, around 0.4 miles out. Of those, 6 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.7, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
Closest matches for Oakland Park: AAA Century Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pozharko Appliance Repair Fort Lauderdale (3.6 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 5.0 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Fusion HVAC & Refrigeration Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Oakland Park
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Oakland Park
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Oakland Park, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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 Oakland Park, FL
Most freezer calls in Oakland Park 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.
Questions to Ask a Oakland Park Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Oakland Park, FL
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Oakland Park
Freezer Repair Near Oakland Park
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 Oakland Park technician a trip for parts.