Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Florence list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Florence
Within 60 miles of Florence there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Florence, and other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (10), Sumter (5), and Conway (4). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Of those, 13 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Ryan's Appliance Service, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Florence is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Florence. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 40 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
First up for Florence: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.1 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.3 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (52.3 miles away, based in Loris, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- 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
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Freezer Safety Notes
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)
Chest freezers are usually more efficient than uprights because their top-opening lid lets less cold air escape. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Florence, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Florence
Most freezer calls in Florence 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Florence
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Florence, SC
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Florence
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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 Florence technician a trip for parts.