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 Richmond West and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Richmond West, FL
Within 30 miles of Richmond West there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Miami (25), Palmetto Bay (4), and Cutler Bay (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Ferrera Appliances, around 1.8 miles out. Of those, 9 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond West. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.5, 2.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
At the top of the Richmond West list: Flamingo Appliance Service (3.4 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (6.1 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Los Nachos Appliance Services (5.1 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rodri Repair Appliances Corp (3.6 miles away, based in Miami, 5.0 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Before the Food Thaws
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.
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?
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?
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
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)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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 Richmond West
Most freezer calls in Richmond West 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 Richmond West
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Richmond West, FL
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Richmond West
Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Richmond West faster and cheaper.