Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 St. Augustine South
Within 30 miles of St. Augustine South there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across St. Augustine (15), Palm Coast (9), and Ponte Vedra Beach (6). 9 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Saint Augustine Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from St. Augustine South. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.5, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 45 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for St. Augustine South are Help Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in St. Augustine, 4.8 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of St. Augustine (12.6 miles away, based in St. Augustine, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); St Augustine Appliance & Refrigerator Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Palm Coast, 4.6 stars from 347 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DeBow's Appliance Services Inc (3.3 miles away, based in St. Augustine, 3.9 stars from 85 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
The Usual Freezer Culprits in St. Augustine South
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Freezer Safety Notes
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
What Freezer Repair Costs in St. Augustine South
Before replacing a freezer in St. Augustine South, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 St. Augustine South, FL
Most freezer calls in St. Augustine South 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 St. Augustine South
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: St. Augustine South, FL
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in St. Augustine South
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in St. Augustine South faster and cheaper.