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.

$120residential service call5.018 Google reviews
  • Licensed CAC1815692
  • Family-Owned
  • Same-Day Service
  • Parts & Labor Warranty
Stainless built-in refrigerator in a modern home kitchen
5.018 Google reviews

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. 1

    Call or book

    Tell us the equipment, the symptom and where you are. Same-day service is available.

  2. 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. 3

    Repair

    We fix it on the spot whenever parts allow, and recommend replacement only when repair no longer makes sense.

  4. 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 Google

FAQ

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.

We Service All Major Brands & More

  • Amana
  • Atosa
  • Viking
  • Dacor
  • Admiral
  • Maxx Cold
  • Sub-Zero
  • Motak
  • Vortex Refrigeration
  • True Refrigeration
  • Dukers
  • Turbo Air
  • Manitowoc
  • Hoshizaki
  • Scotsman
  • Ice-O-Matic
  • Koolaire
  • Thermador
  • Miele
  • Monogram
  • Jenn-Air
  • Beverage-Air

Emergency refrigeration & AC repair

Walk-in down? Ice machine dead? AC out?

Fast, dependable fixes. Same-day service available.