Refrigerator repair in Sun City Center
Refrigerator warm, freezer not freezing, ice building up or water on the floor in Sun City Center? We test the whole cooling system at your home, give one flat price before any work, and guarantee the repair for 90 days, parts and labor. Call (813) 822-5910.
A refrigerator that quits is the most urgent appliance call there is, and in a community where many residents live alone or split the year between Florida and up north, a quiet failure can go unnoticed for days. We cover homes, villas and condos across Sun City Center, from South Pebble Beach Boulevard to the streets off Cortaro Drive.
Recent refrigerator jobs just east of Sun City Center
These jobs were in Wimauma, the next community over, in 2026. They are typical of what we find on refrigerators in this part of south Hillsborough County.
- April, Wimauma: Samsung refrigerator not cooling, not freezing, with ice building up behind the back panel and water leaking. The defrost heater in the evaporator compartment had failed, so ice kept growing until it blocked the airflow. The main heater was replaced, an additional heater was added because this is a known weak spot on that Samsung design, and the back cover was replaced.
- August, Wimauma: freezer not cooling, and ice that smelled musty. The technician found a significant refrigerant leak in the sealed system, which needed the leak located, repaired by brazing and the system recharged. The musty ice had a second cause: mold in the drain system and the reservoir at the bottom of the unit, which needed cleaning and sanitizing.
Signs the defrost system is failing
| What you notice | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Frost or ice on the back wall of the freezer | The defrost heater, its thermostat or the defrost control is not doing its job |
| Fresh food section warm while the freezer still feels cold | Ice is blocking the vent that feeds cold air down from the freezer |
| Water under the crisper drawers or on the floor | The defrost drain is frozen or clogged |
| Fan noise that changes or scrapes | Ice touching the evaporator fan blade |
Leaving for the summer?
If your home sits empty for months, a few minutes before you leave can save a refrigerator and a floor:
- Turn the ice maker off and empty the ice bin, so old ice does not clump and jam it.
- Close the water supply valve to the refrigerator if you are not leaving the ice maker running.
- Leave the refrigerator on with a few items inside, and ask a neighbor to check the freezer once in a while.
- Put a small water alarm on the floor in front of it. They are inexpensive and catch a leak early.
Starting prices
| Repair | Total |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator not cooling, fan or defrost part | from $250 |
| Refrigerator ice maker replaced | from $180 |
Starting totals, including the $99 service call. The final price depends on the model and part and is quoted after diagnosis, before any work starts.
Nearby
For other appliances in the area, see appliance repair in Sun City Center. We also repair refrigerators in Ruskin and Apollo Beach.
