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. The Hartsville list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Hartsville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hartsville. 1 list an address in Hartsville, and other nearby bases include Monroe (14), Sumter (5), and Florence (4). Distances run up to about 55 miles. Nearest on the list: G E Appliance Services, around 9.3 miles out. 12 list freezer or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses. Hartsville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.3, 19.9, 20.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Hartsville: Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Cheraw, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (33.1 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.0 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
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
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Hartsville
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Safety Before Any Repair
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)
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
What Freezer Repair Costs in Hartsville
Most freezer repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new freezer. Published ranges:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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 Hartsville
Most freezer calls in Hartsville 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 Hartsville
- Will you check the defrost system, fans and controls before looking at the sealed system?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Hartsville, SC
Can a technician fix a deep freezer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
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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 Hartsville faster and cheaper.