Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Mount Pleasant and the Charleston County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Freezer Repair in Mount Pleasant, SC
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mount Pleasant. The rest are spread across Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). Appliance Fixicians is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Mount Pleasant. Of those, 11 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.8, 3.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
Closest matches for Mount Pleasant: 911 Service Today (9.2 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (10.9 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Fried Appliance Repair, LLC (3.9 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.8 stars from 88 reviews); Sloan Appliance Service Inc (11.2 miles away, based in Hanahan, 4.7 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Mount Pleasant
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or freezer not freezing.
Who Should Handle Refrigerant
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, technicians who maintain, service or repair equipment that could release refrigerant into the air must hold EPA Section 608 certification; small appliances such as household refrigerators fall under the Type 1 category. Source: U.S. EPA - Section 608 Technician Certification
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:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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 Mount Pleasant
Most freezer calls in Mount Pleasant 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Mount Pleasant
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What should I do with the food while I wait for the repair?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Mount Pleasant, SC
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
How much does freezer repair cost in Mount Pleasant?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
Which areas near Mount Pleasant do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Mount Pleasant 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.