Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Cheraw and the Chesterfield County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Cheraw
40 repair companies serve Cheraw from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Cheraw, and the rest are spread across Monroe (16), Florence (4), and Indian Trail (3). Distances run up to about 49 miles. 9 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Everest Appliance Repair Handlers, around 1.2 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Cheraw is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cheraw. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
First up for Cheraw: A1 Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews); Smartfix Appliance & Refrigerator Repair (47.9 miles away, based in Indian Trail, 4.9 stars from 438 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urgent Appliance Repair (47.6 miles away, based in Monroe, 5.0 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.2 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Cheraw
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Cheraw
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Intentionally venting refrigerant while maintaining, servicing, repairing or disposing of refrigeration equipment is prohibited; only limited releases, such as de minimis amounts during good-faith recovery, are allowed. Source: U.S. EPA - Stationary Refrigeration: Prohibition on Venting Refrigerants
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
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
A freezer repair is usually a fan, a defrost part, a control or a gasket plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Cheraw
Most freezer calls in Cheraw 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.
Before You Book in Cheraw
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Cheraw, SC
How long will food stay frozen?
How much does freezer repair cost in Cheraw?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Cheraw
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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 Cheraw technician a trip for parts.