When a freezer in South Miami 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.
Local Freezer Repair in South Miami, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Miami. 1 list an address in South Miami, and other nearby bases include Miami (25) and Coral Gables (14). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Elite Appliance Repair Trusted Service, around 0.5 miles out. 3 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 24 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
At the top of the South Miami list: Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Doral, 4.6 stars from 551 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (4.9 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Los Nachos Appliance Services (7.7 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or 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)
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in South Miami, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 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: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 South Miami, FL
Most freezer calls in South Miami 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 South Miami
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: South Miami, FL
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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 South Miami technician a trip for parts.