Most freezer breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the defrost system, the evaporator or condenser fan, the thermostat or temperature control, the door gasket and, less often, the sealed system. The Augusta list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Augusta
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Augusta. 15 of them are based in Augusta itself, and the rest are spread across Aiken (4), North Augusta (2), and Clearwater (2). 4 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Young Brothers Appliance Service, about 5.9 miles away. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.9, 6.5, 6.5 |
Closest matches for Augusta: Beech Island Appliance Service Co. (11.2 miles away, based in Beech Island, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West Augusta (11.3 miles away, 4.1 stars from 735 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Aiken, 4.4 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Augusta Freezer Call
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Freezer Safety Notes
Children can become trapped and suffocate in old, unused refrigerators; remove the doors before storing or discarding one, or chain and padlock a door that cannot be removed. Source: CPSC - CPSC Warns About Children Suffocating in Old, Unused Refrigerators
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
What Freezer Repair Costs in Augusta
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Augusta
Most freezer calls in Augusta come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Augusta
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Augusta, GA
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Before you call a Augusta technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.