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 Oak Grove
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oak Grove. The rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. 9 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Professional, around 1.0 miles out. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.7, 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
First up for Oak Grove: Appliance Professional (1.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (2.7 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (5.2 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (4.8 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Oak Grove Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with lg freezer not freezing 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
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Oak Grove, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oak Grove, SC
Most freezer calls in Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Oak Grove, SC
What does a freezer repair usually cost?
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
How long will food stay frozen?
Should I repair or replace my freezer?
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Before you call a Oak Grove 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.