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. Below are the companies within reach of Tice, sorted by how closely they match freezer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Freezer Repair in Tice, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tice. Other nearby bases include Fort Myers (28), North Fort Myers (5), and Cape Coral (4). The closest is Mercantile Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. 4 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tice. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 |
First up for Tice: Appliance Repair Fort Myers (5.0 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 336 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lee County (9.9 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (27.6 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Tice
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or samsung freezer not working or not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
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
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Tice
Most freezer calls in Tice 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 Tice
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Tice, FL
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Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
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Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
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Before you call a Tice technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.