High-End Refrigerator Repair
Sub-Zero, Thermador, Viking, Miele, Monogram & JennAir
Doctor Fridge is a premium built-in refrigeration specialist for homes in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Venice and across Southwest Florida. We diagnose and repair Sub-Zero, Thermador, Viking, Miele, Monogram and JennAir refrigerators: compressors, sealed systems, ice makers, temperature, evaporator and condenser problems. $120 residential service call. This is not general appliance repair.
- Licensed CAC1815692
- Family-Owned
- Same-Day Service
- Parts & Labor Warranty

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Irina VolklandApr 2025“Great company!!! My compressor burned out. Dmytro replaced my compressor the same day. Very fast, clean and professional…”
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Symptoms
Signs your built-in refrigerator needs repair
- The refrigerator is warm or will not hold temperature, often the condenser coils or condenser fan.
- The freezer is cold but the refrigerator section is not, which points to an evaporator or damper problem.
- Ice build-up inside the freezer, usually a faulty door seal or a defrost fault.
- The ice maker stopped, makes small or hollow cubes, or cubes are not freezing completely.
- Water leaking inside or on the floor: a cracked or clogged supply line, or a blocked defrost drain.
- Unusual noise from the fans or compressor.
- Water or ice is not dispensing, often a dirty filter or a failed valve.
- Error codes on the control panel, or the unit cycles too often.
What we repair
Built-in and integrated refrigeration we repair
Built-in and integrated refrigerators
Column, side-by-side, French-door and over-and-under built-ins, including panel-ready units.
Sealed systems and compressors
Compressor diagnostics, refrigerant leaks, dual-compressor and dual-evaporator systems.
Ice makers
Integrated ice makers, water valves, fill tubes, thermostats and sensors.
Evaporators and condensers
Evaporator and condenser fan motors, coil cleaning, defrost heaters and timers.
Controls and sensors
Electronic control boards, temperature sensors, dampers and door switches.
Doors, gaskets and water lines
Gaskets, hinges, water supply lines, filters and defrost drains.
Brands we service
Sub-Zero · Thermador · Viking · Miele · Monogram · JennAir
And other commercial brands.
How we work
Repair First. Honest Diagnosis.
Replacement Only When It Makes Sense.
- 1
Call or book
Tell us the equipment, the symptom and where you are. Same-day service is available.
- 2
Diagnosis
Our technician inspects the unit, identifies the underlying issue and gives you a transparent quote before any work begins. $120 residential service call.
- 3
Repair
We fix it on the spot whenever parts allow, and recommend replacement only when repair no longer makes sense.
- 4
Record
You get a digital invoice with photos of the work. Completed repairs carry a parts and labor warranty.
Why Doctor Fridge
Specialists, not a general repair shop.
Family-owned, licensed, local.
Homeowners across Southwest Florida call Doctor Fridge for the equipment that general appliance shops send away: built-in refrigerators, wine cooling and air conditioning. We diagnose the real cause, quote the repair before any work begins, and recommend replacement only when it genuinely makes sense.
Licensed and insured
Florida HVAC license CAC1815692, and insured. You can verify the license with the state before you let anyone on site.
Cooling is all we do
Refrigeration, ice machines, wine cooling and air conditioning. We are specialists, not a general appliance shop.
Local and family-owned
Family-owned and operated from 835 Polaris Rd in Venice, with over 7 years of hands-on experience across Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte counties.
One company, both systems
No need for one contractor for the refrigerator and another for the air conditioning. The same team handles both, so nobody passes the problem along.
“I had a great experience with Doctor Fridge! My AC stopped working on a very hot Florida day, and they came quickly to help…”
Irina VolklandApr 2025 · on GoogleFAQ
Questions about high-end refrigerator repair
Yes. Sub-Zero, Thermador, Viking, Miele, Monogram and JennAir built-in refrigeration is what this service is for: compressor diagnostics, sealed-system repair, ice makers, and temperature, evaporator and condenser problems.
On many premium units the two compartments have separate evaporators or share air through a damper. A failed evaporator fan, a frosted coil, a stuck damper or a sensor fault lets the freezer run while the refrigerator warms. A technician can isolate it quickly.
Usually, yes. Leaks, ice build-up inside the maker, small or hollow cubes and no ice at all are commonly caused by a faulty thermostat or sensor, a clogged water filter, a failed inlet valve or a worn door gasket. We diagnose the exact cause and replace the part.
$120 residential service call. You get the diagnosis and the repair cost before any work begins, and we repair first: replacement is recommended only when repair no longer makes sense.
This service is for premium built-in and integrated refrigeration. We are refrigeration specialists, not a general appliance repair shop. If you are not sure whether your unit qualifies, call and we will tell you.
Related services
Also from Doctor Fridge
- Wine Cellar Cooling RepairWine cellar units and wine room systems.
- Wine Cooler RepairBuilt-in and freestanding wine refrigerators.
- AC RepairNot cooling, frozen coil, refrigerant, electrical.
- Heat Pump RepairResidential heat pump service and diagnostics.
- SarasotaPremium refrigeration, wine cooling and AC.
- Lakewood RanchHigh-end refrigeration, wine cooling, HVAC.
Where we work
Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte counties
Premium residential service across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Venice and the communities around them.
We Service All Major Brands & More
Emergency refrigeration & AC repair
Walk-in down? Ice machine dead? AC out?
Fast, dependable fixes. Same-day service available.