Freezers fail in fairly predictable ways, and many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Sangaree list below starts with companies that show freezer or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Freezers Near Sangaree
Within 30 miles of Sangaree there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). 11 of them mention freezer or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Caspi Home Service is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Sangaree. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sangaree. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
First up for Sangaree: 911 Service Today (14.9 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caspi Home Service (1.1 miles away, based in Summerville, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OnSite Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in Summerville, 4.6 stars from 104 reviews); Charleston Appliances and Repairs (12.5 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Food Safety When a Freezer Warms Up
Keep the door closed. Every opening lets cold air out. Put an appliance thermometer inside so you know the real temperature, and move food to another freezer or a cooler with ice if the repair will take longer than the freezer can hold.
During a power outage, an unopened refrigerator keeps food cold for about 4 hours; a full freezer holds its temperature for about 48 hours and a half-full freezer for about 24 hours if the door stays shut. Source: USDA FSIS - A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes
An appliance thermometer is the most reliable way to know the temperature; keep one at the front of both the refrigerator and the freezer and check them at least weekly. Source: FDA - Are You Storing Food Safely?
Why Freezers Stop Freezing
What Gets Fixed on a Sangaree Freezer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with freezer not freezing or lg freezer not freezing.
Before Anyone Opens the Sealed System
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
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Freezer?
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the freezer repair cost guide and when to repair or replace.
What Sangaree Owners Should Know
Most freezer calls in Sangaree 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 Sangaree
- How often do you repair your brand freezers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Sangaree, SC
Do you repair chest and upright freezers?
How cold should a freezer be?
Why is my freezer warm but the motor is running?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Freezer Repair Near Sangaree
Before you call a Sangaree 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.