When a freezer in Socastee starts to warm, the first question is whether it is a setting, a blocked vent, a door that is not sealing or a failed part. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Socastee and the Horry County area, with companies that mention freezer or refrigeration work shown first.
Freezer Repair Companies Near Socastee
Our data shows 35 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Socastee. The rest are spread across Myrtle Beach (17), North Myrtle Beach (5), and Conway (4). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Of those, 9 mention freezer or refrigeration work by name. Grand Strand Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Socastee. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 1.9, 2.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
At the top of the Socastee list: SC Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Defiance (20.7 miles away, based in North Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 143 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RG & E Services LLC (2.7 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
When to Call for Freezer Repair
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
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.
Thawed food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or is at 40°F or below. Source: FoodSafety.gov - Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
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
The Usual Freezer Culprits in Socastee
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?.
Freezer Safety Notes
The Refrigerator Safety Act requires household refrigerators to have a door mechanism, usually a magnetic latch, that lets the door be opened from the inside, so older latch-door units carelessly stored or discarded where children can reach them remain a suffocation hazard. Source: CPSC - Refrigerator Safety Act (archived)
Keeping the condenser coils clean helps older refrigerators run efficiently; the owner's manual explains how to clean them safely. Source: U.S. DOE Energy Saver - Consumer Guide to Kitchen Appliances
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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Socastee, SC
Most freezer calls in Socastee 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 Socastee
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is the technician certified to handle refrigerant if the problem turns out to be a leak or the compressor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Freezer Repair FAQs: Socastee, SC
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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 Socastee technician a trip for parts.