When a freezer in Surfside 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. The Surfside list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Surfside
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Surfside. 1 list an address in Surfside, and the rest are spread across North Miami Beach (9), Miami (9), and Miami Beach (7). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Ace Miami Beach Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Of those, 9 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Surfside. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
Closest matches for Surfside: Berqus Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Miami, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Starchenko Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Miami Beach, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); Express Xpert - Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 5.0 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Help and Repair LLC (6.8 miles away, based in Miami, 5.0 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Surfside
What Gets Fixed on a Surfside Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Surfside, FL
Most freezer calls in Surfside 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 Surfside
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Surfside, FL
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Surfside and nearby towns?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
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Freezer Repair Near Surfside
A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Surfside faster and cheaper.