Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. 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 Technicians Serving Sunrise, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sunrise. 13 of them are based in Sunrise itself, and the rest are spread across Plantation (12), Tamarac (6), and Davie (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Mission Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Sunrise. 5 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Sunrise: Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Coral Springs, 4.6 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rush Hour Appliance (2.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JustOn Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 5.0 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Xpert - Appliance Repair - Broward County (9.9 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Sunrise
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Sunrise
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
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 Sunrise
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Sunrise Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Sunrise 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.
Before You Book in Sunrise
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Sunrise, FL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Sunrise
Freezer Repair Near Sunrise
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 Sunrise technician a trip for parts.