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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Beaufort. 4 of them are based in Beaufort itself, and the rest are spread across Ridgeland (3), Hilton Head Island (3), and Bluffton (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 2 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.1 miles away. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.8, 4.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
The leading options for Beaufort are Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Hilton Head Island, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros of the LowCountry (16.2 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Appliance Repairs Plus inc. (4.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Before the Food Thaws
Keep the door closed. Every opening lets cold air out. Put an appliance thermometer inside so you know the real temperature, and move food to another freezer or a cooler with ice if the repair will take longer than the freezer can hold.
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Beaufort Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
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 Beaufort
Before replacing a freezer in Beaufort, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Beaufort
Most freezer calls in Beaufort come down to the same handful of parts: the defrost system, a fan, the temperature control, the door gasket and dirty condenser coils.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Beaufort Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Beaufort, SC
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the door frame, on a side wall or at the back of a chest freezer) and note any code on the display. It saves a Beaufort technician a trip for parts.