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. The Irmo list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Freezer Repair in Irmo, SC
Within 30 miles of Irmo there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Irmo, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). Of those, 9 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Reliable Appliance Repair Columbia, about 1.7 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.0, 3.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
At the top of the Irmo list: Appliance Professional (8.9 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (12.1 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Expo Appliance Service (11.5 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (6.5 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Irmo
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Irmo
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Refrigerant and Sealed-System Work
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
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)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Irmo, SC
Most freezer calls in Irmo 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 Irmo
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Irmo, SC
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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 Irmo faster and cheaper.