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. 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 Georgetown
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Georgetown. Other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (17), North Myrtle Beach (5), and Conway (4). Distances run up to about 52 miles. 11 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Paradise Appliance, about 14.5 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Georgetown is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 32 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.5, 20.9, 22.8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
At the top of the Georgetown list: SC Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.3 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Defiance (47.4 miles away, based in North Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 143 reviews); RG & E Services LLC (29.8 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Georgetown
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Who Should Handle Refrigerant
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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
Before replacing a freezer in Georgetown, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Georgetown
Most freezer calls in Georgetown 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 Georgetown
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Georgetown, SC
Why is my freezer not freezing?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is my freezer worth fixing?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
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Before you call a Georgetown technician, check that the freezer is plugged in and the outlet works, that the door closes fully on the gasket, and that nothing is blocking the vents inside. Then note how warm it is and have the model number ready.