The appliances in a Lakewood Ranch home are usually the builder's package, which means a lot of the same models failing at the same age across the community. Dishwasher and refrigerator repair are the top searches, followed by dryers that stop heating.
The ranking below comes from each company's public ratings on Google, Yelp, Angi and the BBB, weighted by review count, with the companies in our lowest-rated tier left out. Nobody pays to appear here. Florida does not license this trade, so insurance, EPA 608 certification for refrigerant work and a credited diagnostic fee do the work a license would. The checklist further down covers what to ask before you hire.
Rankings use a review-count weighted average of each company's public ratings on Google, Yelp, Angi and the BBB, with our Top Rated picks first. Companies in our Lowest Rated tier are excluded from this list. Nobody pays to appear here.
Family-owned appliance repair company serving Bradenton and Sarasota since 1993, covering refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and ice makers with 24/7 emergency repairs. Service area includes Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Parrish and Longboat Key.
Family-owned appliance repair contractor offering same-day diagnostics and repair of refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens and dishwashers throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, including Lakewood Ranch.
Family-owned, licensed and insured appliance repair company in Bradenton serving Manatee County, north Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.
Major appliance repair service based in Lakewood Ranch (ZIP 34202), listed with the BBB under managers Julie and Douglas Katchen.
Residential major appliance service and repair shop established in 2008, located on Bell Road in east Sarasota near Lakewood Ranch.
Appliance repair company founded in 2017 and based in Sarasota, servicing major household appliances in the Sarasota and Manatee area.
Bradenton appliance repair company fixing refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers and wine coolers across Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties, including Lakewood Ranch.
Sarasota-based appliance repair and installation company covering refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges and microwaves in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Palmetto, Ellenton, Osprey and Nokomis.
Residential major appliance service and repair company founded in 2022, serving Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
Appliance Repair
Appliance repair service for Sarasota and Manatee County, including Lakewood Ranch, that handles standard brands as well as high-end lines such as Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador, Miele and Viking.
Common failures: refrigerator ice makers and compressors, dishwasher pumps and control boards, washer bearings, dryer heating elements, and range igniters. Hard water shortens dishwasher and water-dispensing refrigerator life, which is one more reason water treatment is popular here. Lightning and power surges take out control boards every summer.
Appliance repair is not a licensed trade in Florida, but refrigerant work on sealed systems requires an EPA 608 certification, and anything touching a gas range connection should go to a licensed plumber or gas contractor. Many Lakewood Ranch homes are still under builder or manufacturer warranty, so check that first.
On pricing: A diagnostic visit is a flat fee; the repair is parts plus labor. Rule of thumb: if the repair costs more than half the price of a new appliance and the unit is more than eight years old, replace it.
Most builder packages carry a one-year manufacturer warranty, and some brands offer longer coverage on specific parts like compressors. Check the manufacturer site with your serial number before paying for a repair.
Hard water scale clogs pumps and spray arms, and builder-grade models have thin margins. Regular descaling and a water softener extend the life considerably.
For sealed-system work (compressor, refrigerant leaks) the technician must hold an EPA 608 certification. For ice makers, boards, and fans, no license is required, but insurance still matters.
Repair if the unit is under eight years old and the fix is under half the replacement cost. Replace if it is older, if it has had a prior major repair, or if it is a sealed-system failure on a mid-range refrigerator.
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