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 Ridgeland and the Jasper County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Technicians Serving Ridgeland, SC
Within 30 miles of Ridgeland there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Ridgeland itself, and other nearby bases include Beaufort (4), Savannah (4), and Hilton Head Island (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Appliance Pros of the LowCountry is the nearest, roughly 5.3 miles from Ridgeland. 3 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 17 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) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.3, 7.8, 9.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
The leading options for Ridgeland are Operation Comfort Control, LLC (28.8 miles away, based in Savannah, 4.9 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Hilton Head Island, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Beaufort, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros of the LowCountry (5.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews).
Signs Your Freezer Needs a Technician
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with samsung freezer not working or not freezing or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Old Freezers and Child Safety
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)
Manual-defrost freezers use about half the energy of automatic-defrost models, but only if they are defrosted before frost reaches about a quarter inch. Source: ENERGY STAR - Freezers
Freezer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a freezer in Ridgeland, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Ridgeland
Most freezer calls in Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland
- Do you work on chest and upright freezers as well as refrigerator freezers?
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Ridgeland, SC
Why does my garage freezer stop freezing in winter?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
What should I do with the food while I wait?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Ridgeland
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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 Ridgeland technician a trip for parts.