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. The Wilton Manors 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 Wilton Manors
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wilton Manors. 1 list an address in Wilton Manors, and the rest are spread across Fort Lauderdale (34) and Oakland Park (5). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Nearest on the list: Neighborhood Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. 9 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.9, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
At the top of the Wilton Manors list: Pozharko Appliance Repair Fort Lauderdale (2.2 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 5.0 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Century Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Fusion HVAC & Refrigeration Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, based in Oakland Park, 4.5 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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 Wilton Manors
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
What Wilton Manors Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Wilton Manors 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 Wilton Manors
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Wilton Manors, FL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Wilton Manors
Freezer Repair Near Wilton Manors
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 Wilton Manors technician a trip for parts.