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. 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 Lugoff
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lugoff. 1 of them are based in Lugoff itself, and other nearby bases include Columbia (15), Sumter (3), and Camden (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 9 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lugoff. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 6.9, 12.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
First up for Lugoff: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (27.2 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (27.1 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- An error code or temperature alarm
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or lg freezer not freezing.
Freezer Safety Notes
Before discarding an old wine cooler or beverage center, take the doors off and leave the shelves in place so children cannot easily climb inside. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Extreme temperatures strain a freezer's compressor, so outside mild climates it is best kept indoors, such as in a basement. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Local Notes for Lugoff
Most freezer calls in Lugoff 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 Lugoff
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Lugoff, SC
What temperature should my freezer be set to?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Lugoff
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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 Lugoff technician a trip for parts.