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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Charleston and the Charleston County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Charleston, SC
Within 30 miles of Charleston there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 of them are based in Charleston itself, and other nearby bases include Summerville (6), North Charleston (5), and Mt Pleasant (3). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. The closest is Appliance Repair Charleston Experts, about 1.7 miles away. 11 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.1, 2.4 |
The leading options for Charleston are 911 Service Today (2.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (5.2 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Protecting the Food While You Wait
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.
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?
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?
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing or freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
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 Charleston
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Charleston
Most freezer calls in Charleston 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Charleston
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Charleston, SC
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Why is my freezer not freezing?
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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 Charleston faster and cheaper.