Refrigerator Repair in Citrus County, FL

A refrigerator that stops cooling is a race against spoiled food. Call (352) 765-8676 and we will connect you with an independent local appliance technician who serves your part of Citrus County. This site is a referral service; the technician quotes and does the work.

Common refrigerator problems

• Not cooling, or warm in the fresh-food side. Often a failed evaporator fan, a defrost problem, dirty condenser coils or a bad start relay.
• Freezer frosting up. Usually a defrost heater, thermostat or control board failure, or a door gasket that no longer seals.
• Water on the floor. A clogged defrost drain, a cracked water line or a leaking inlet valve.
• Ice maker not working. Frozen fill tube, failed water valve, clogged filter or a bad ice maker module.
• Clicking, buzzing or running nonstop. Compressor or start relay trouble, or a fan hitting ice.
• Error codes or a dead display. Often a control board, sometimes damaged by a power surge.

What to check before you call

1. Make sure the fridge is plugged in and the breaker has not tripped.
2. Check the temperature setting; it should be around 37 degrees for the fridge and 0 for the freezer.
3. Pull the toe-kick grille and vacuum the condenser coils if they are dusty.
4. Make sure food is not blocking the vents between the freezer and fridge.
5. Check that the doors close and the gaskets seal. A dollar bill should not slide out easily.

If it still is not cooling after a few hours, call (352) 765-8676. Move food to a cooler with ice in the meantime.

How a technician diagnoses it

A good technician checks temperatures, listens to the compressor and fans, tests the defrost system and reads any error codes. Many problems are a single part such as a fan motor, relay or sensor. Sealed-system problems, such as a refrigerant leak or a failed compressor, cost more and take longer, and they are when repair versus replacement becomes a real question.

Why appliances wear out faster here

• Hard water. Much of Citrus County draws water from private wells or utilities fed by the limestone Floridan aquifer. Calcium and magnesium build up in valves, pumps, heating elements and spray arms.
• Lightning and power surges. Central Florida sees some of the most lightning in the country. Summer storms send surges that can fry the electronic control boards in modern appliances. A whole-house surge protector is cheap insurance.
• Heat and humidity. Garages in Citrus County can top 100 degrees in summer, which strains garage refrigerators and freezers. Humidity feeds mold in front-load washer gaskets.
• Salt air. Near Crystal River and Homosassa, salt air corrodes coils, connectors and outdoor ice makers faster.

What refrigerator repair costs

Most appliance companies charge a diagnostic or trip fee, often credited to the repair if you go ahead. After that, cost depends on the part and the labor. Fans, relays, thermostats, water valves and gaskets are usually much cheaper than sealed-system work. Ask for the full price, parts and labor, before the technician starts, and ask how long the repair is warranted.

Repair or replace?

A common rule of thumb: if the repair costs more than half the price of a comparable new refrigerator, and the unit is more than about ten years old, replacement often makes more sense. A newer fridge with a failed fan or ice maker is almost always worth fixing. Built-in and high-end models are usually worth repairing even when they are older.

Brands

Technicians in the area commonly work on Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, Samsung, LG, KitchenAid, Maytag, Kenmore and Bosch. Ask about your brand when you call, especially for built-in units.

Frequently asked questions

Areas we serve

We connect callers across Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa and all of Citrus County, Florida, including:

• Inverness
• Crystal River
• Homosassa
• Homosassa Springs
• Beverly Hills
• Citrus Springs
• Lecanto
• Hernando
• Floral City
• Citrus Hills
• Pine Ridge
• Sugarmill Woods
• Black Diamond
• Inverness Highlands
• Citrus County

Local pages: Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa.

Related services

• Washing Machine Repair
• Dryer Repair
• Dishwasher Repair
• Oven, Stove and Range Repair
• Ice Maker and Freezer Repair