A freezer that quietly stops freezing costs more than the repair once the food inside is lost, so speed matters more here than with most appliances. The Folkston list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Folkston
Within 60 miles of Folkston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Jacksonville (22), Brunswick (7), and Waycross (2). Distances run up to about 48 miles. Of those, 8 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. S & D Refrigeration And Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 19.3 miles from Folkston. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Folkston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Folkston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.3, 22.0, 26.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
Closest matches for Folkston: Hartman's Appliance Repair (39.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hedlund Appliance Service (48.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (40.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Jacksonville Beach (49.3 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Folkston
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Folkston
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
Refrigerant must be recovered before a refrigerator or freezer is scrapped; the final disposer in the disposal chain is responsible for recovery, and some municipalities will not pick up appliances until it has been removed. Source: U.S. EPA - Appliance Disposal
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Freezer Repair Costs in Folkston
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Around Folkston
Most freezer calls in Folkston 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.
Questions to Ask a Folkston Repair Technician
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Folkston, GA
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Folkston
Freezer Repair Near Folkston
Before you call a Folkston 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.