Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention freezers and refrigeration at the top.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Camden
17 repair companies serve Camden from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Camden itself, and the rest are spread across Columbia (10), Sumter (4), and Lugoff (1). Nearest on the list: Johnnie's Servicenter, around 2.0 miles out. 6 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Camden. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 4.2, 9.8 |
At the top of the Camden list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LineSight Home Services (18.6 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews); Bob's Appliance Sales & Services (29.6 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 41 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
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.
Keep the refrigerator at 40°F (4°C) or colder and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C). Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
Perishable foods held above 40°F for more than 2 hours should be thrown out. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Camden
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Freezer Repair Costs in Camden
Before replacing a freezer in Camden, 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Camden
Most freezer calls in Camden 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 Camden Repair Technician
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Camden, SC
Is my freezer worth fixing?
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
How cold should a freezer be?
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A thermometer reading, a note on whether the compressor is running and the model number in hand make any freezer repair in Camden faster and cheaper.