Tampa Bay Appliance Repair
5 yrs in businessTampa, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Freezer Repair · Washer Repair +5 more
Florida · 2nd of 50 states
26 listed refrigerator repair businesses across 9 cities in Florida, ranked by customer rating — 59% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 2nd of the 50 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.
Refrigerator calls are the ones where travel time decides your day. A technician two towns over may quote the same rate and still not reach you until tomorrow, so filter by city first.
Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.
Tampa, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Freezer Repair · Washer Repair +5 more
Longwood, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washing Machine Repair · Dryer Repair +6 more
Jacksonville, FL
Washer Repair · Dryer Repair · Dishwasher Repair +3 more
Orlando, FL
Cooktop Repair · Dishwasher Repair · Dryer Repair +7 more
Miami, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Oven & Range Repair · Dishwasher Repair +3 more
Orlando, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +6 more
Miami, FL
Washer Repair · Dryer Repair · Oven & Range Repair +4 more
Orlando, FL
Washer Repair · Refrigerator Repair · Dishwasher Repair +3 more
Jacksonville, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +5 more
Jacksonville, FL
Dishwasher Repair · Washer Repair · Garbage Disposal Repair +4 more
Tampa, FL
Washer Repair · Dryer Repair · Dishwasher Repair +7 more
Miami, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +11 more
Land O' Lakes, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Dishwasher Repair · Washer Repair +5 more
Miami, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Freezer Repair · Washer Repair +7 more
Tampa, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Cooktop Repair · Oven & Range Repair +4 more
Miami, FL
Cooktop Repair · Dryer Repair · Oven & Range Repair +6 more
Miami, FL
Washing Machine Repair · Clothes Dryer Repair · Refrigerator Repair +6 more
Jacksonville, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Tampa, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Jacksonville, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Clearwater, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Riverview, FL
Oven & Range Repair · Microwave Repair · Washer Repair +7 more
Bartow, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Sarasota, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Tarpon Springs, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Saint Petersburg, FL
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +3 more
Counted from the 26 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
Florida holds 26 listed refrigerator repair businesses, out of 676 nationwide. That ranks 2nd of the 50 states with any, behind Texas on 27. They are 26 of the 44 businesses listed in Florida — 59% of the state directory.
Their ratings average 4.7, against 4.6 across all 676 listed nationwide, and 26 of the 26 sit at 4.5 or better. 3 hold a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 3,661 reviews, the largest single tally being 1,409 on Excellence Appliance Repair in Orlando. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.
By review volume the group is led by Excellence Appliance Repair in Orlando (1,409 reviews, 4.9), A. Gonzalez Appliance Service in Miami (585 reviews, 4.9) and Flamingo Appliance Service in Miami (482 reviews, 4.6). By rating it is Tampa Bay Appliance Repair at 5.0 on 124 reviews, BIG MIKE'S Appliance Service at 5.0 on 29 reviews and Ken's Appliance Repair at 5.0 on 18 reviews. Those are two different questions and they rarely give the same answer — volume tells you a company has been doing this at scale, a high average on a handful of reviews tells you much less.
23 of the 26 state that they are licensed, and 23 state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 10 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation, 4 state a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential and 2 publish a parts-and-labor warranty term in the profiles. 2 of the 26 advertise 24/7 emergency callout, and 3 advertise same-day service. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.
14 of the 26 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1971, and the median across those that say is 21 years. Miami holds the most at 6 — 23% of the group — level with Tampa, across 9 Florida cities with an index page. Between them they name 90 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.
| Measure | Florida |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 676 nationwide for refrigerator repair | 26 |
| Rank among statesTexas leads on 27 | 2nd of 50 |
| Share of the Florida directory26 of 44 listed businesses | 59% |
| Average rating4.6 nationwide · 26 rated 4.5+ | 4.7 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 1,409 | 3,661 |
| State licensing claimed23 also state insurance | 23 of 26 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 10 BBB · 4 factory |
| 24/7 emergency3 advertise same-day | 2 of 26 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 21 years across 14 that publish one | 1971 |
| Cities with an index pageMiami leads on 6 | 9 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 90 |
Beyond refrigerator repair, these 26 businesses also list cooktop repair (8), appliance installation (6), dryer vent cleaning (2), gas range repair (2). Worth knowing before the visit — a second job on the same call-out is far cheaper than a second call-out.
Not counted above
These are real Florida companies whose records carry contact details but no list of what they repair. None of them states refrigerator repair, so none is counted in the 26 above, and none is listed here as servicing one. Asking takes one phone call, which beats starting the search again.
5 more like these in Florida sit on the state index alongside everything else we hold.
Details for these businesses come from OpenStreetMap under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors. We hold no rating, licence or insurance details for themeither — confirm before hiring.
Counts are refrigerator repair businesses based in that city. Miami holds 23% of the state's total.
The 26 named most often across the 90 towns and neighborhoods these 26 businesses list in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
Miami · Tampa · Jacksonville · Orlando · Brandon · Coral Gables · Kendall · Kissimmee · Orange Park · Winter Park · Altamonte Springs · Apopka · Arlington · Clearwater · Doral · Dunedin · Hillsborough County · Homestead · Lakeland · Largo · Lutz · Mandarin · Miami Beach · Oviedo · Palm Harbor · Pinecrest
The 5 most common refrigerator faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.
Fridge side is warm but the freezer is still cold
TechnicianThe evaporator fan has stopped, or the damper between the two compartments is stuck shut. One evaporator cools both sides on most modern units, so the freezer holds temperature longest.
Step-by-step: Refrigerator Not Cooling→Nothing is cold and the compressor clicks every few minutes
TechnicianA failed start relay or overload protector. The relay plugs into the side of the compressor and rattles when it has failed — the classic five-second test.
Step-by-step: Refrigerator Not Cooling→Runs constantly and the back or bottom grille is hot
Homeowner fixCondenser coils choked with dust and pet hair. The compressor can never reach its cut-out temperature, so it simply never stops.
Step-by-step: Refrigerator Running Constantly→Water pooling under the crisper drawers or ice on the freezer floor
Homeowner fixA blocked defrost drain — usually a plug of ice in the drain tube behind the rear freezer panel. Melt water backs up and finds the lowest point.
Step-by-step: Refrigerator Leaking Water→Thick frost building on the back wall of the freezer
TechnicianThe defrost heater, bimetal thermostat, or adaptive defrost control has quit, so the automatic defrost cycle never runs and the evaporator ices over.
12 published refrigerator guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$120 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.
Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.
Vacuum the condenser coils with a brush attachment
Every 6 months, every 3 with petsPrevents: The single most common no-cooling call, plus premature compressor wear.
Flush the defrost drain with warm water
Twice a yearPrevents: Water under the crispers and ice sheets on the freezer floor.
Dollar-bill test every door seal
Twice a yearPrevents: Constant running, frost build-up, and a compressor that never rests.
Counts are Florida businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 44 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.
Every state with a listed refrigerator specialist, most first. Florida sits 2nd of 50 on 26.
National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$120 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Florida sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.
| Repair | Parts + labor |
|---|---|
| Condenser coil clean and airflow checkOften folded into the diagnostic call. | $80–$150 |
| Compressor start relay or overloadPart is under $40 — the rest is the trip and diagnosis. | $150–$300 |
| Evaporator or condenser fan motorBottom-freezer access takes longer, so labor runs higher. | $180–$400 |
| Defrost heater, thermostat, or control boardBoard failures sit at the top of the range. | $200–$450 |
| Water inlet valve or ice maker moduleAsk for both to be tested — one failure masks the other. | $180–$400 |
| Door gasket replacementPriced per door; a French-door cabinet needs two. | $150–$350 |
13–15 years for a plain top-freezer or bottom-freezer cabinet. Side-by-side and French-door models with through-the-door ice and water land nearer 11–13, because the dispenser, the icemaker and the second door seal are all extra things to fail. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.
Blue Book
A quote above $600 on a refrigerator past 9 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.
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