A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. 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 Tampa
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tampa. 36 of them are based in Tampa itself, and other nearby bases include Brandon (3) and Temple Terrace (1). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 14 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Seminole Heights Restaurant Equipment Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Tampa. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.8, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
Closest matches for Tampa: Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (4.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Tampa (2.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 263 reviews); Appliances Fix & Care LLC (8.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Dichristopher Appliance Service (3.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
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.
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
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
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Tampa
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Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- 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: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 Tampa, FL
Most freezer calls in Tampa 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 Tampa
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Tampa, FL
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can I keep a freezer in the garage?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Tampa
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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 Tampa technician a trip for parts.