When a freezer in Richmond Heights 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Richmond Heights
40 repair companies serve Richmond Heights from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Miami (30), Palmetto Bay (5), and Cutler Bay (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Of those, 8 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Highpoint Appliance Repair Team, about 0.5 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.6, 1.6 |
The leading options for Richmond Heights are Flamingo Appliance Service (2.7 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (2.2 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Los Nachos Appliance Services (2.5 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rodri Repair Appliances Corp (4.3 miles away, based in Miami, 5.0 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Richmond Heights
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg 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)
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
Before replacing a freezer in Richmond Heights, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Richmond Heights
Most freezer calls in Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Richmond Heights, FL
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Before you call a Richmond Heights 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.