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Carolina-owned · Since 2018
Refrigerator Repair in Spartanburg & Surrounding Areas, SC
Same-day service, certified technicians, all major brands
- Same-day service
- 90-day warranty
- All major brands
- 100+ Google reviews
Repair specialties
Washer · Dryer · Oven · Stove · Range
Cooktop · Dishwasher · Refrigerator · Disposal
Accepting same-day calls
Why locals call us
The repair company your neighbors actually recommend.
100+ reviews from real homes in Boiling Springs, Spartanburg, Greer, Mauldin, and across the Upstate.
“Dennis arrived within one hour of my call. He saved me from buying a new refrigerator. Thank you Mr D Pavlov for a service company that can be trusted and reliable.”
— Peggy Shirley · Spartanburg County · March 2026
Family-owned
D Pavlov runs the company. Two technicians on the road, third in training. The person who answers the phone knows your job by the end of the day.
90-day warranty
Every repair backed in writing. If the same issue returns within 90 days, we come back and fix it for free — parts and labor.
All major brands
From a 1990s Maytag dryer to a 2024 Sub-Zero column. Factory parts, manufacturer-spec procedures, real diagnostic tools.
A warm fridge or a puddle on the kitchen floor almost always comes down to one part, and a technician can usually spot which one during a single visit for refrigerator repair in Spartanburg. That's the good news before anything else: this is rarely a "buy a new fridge" situation. Spartanburg homeowners deal with this appliance failing for a handful of predictable reasons, and knowing which one applies to your kitchen saves time and money. A lot of Spartanburg's housing stock is older — craftsman bungalows near Hampton Heights, brick ranches scattered through town — and those kitchens often run a fridge off wiring that was never sized for a modern, high-draw compressor. That mismatch shows up as a tripped breaker, lights that dim when the compressor kicks on, or a fridge that just won't hold temperature no matter how you adjust the dial. Add a humid Upstate summer on top of that, and door gaskets sweat, mildew, and stop sealing tight, which forces the compressor to run harder than it should. None of that means the fridge is done for. Most of the time it's a part swap, and a refrigerator repair like that is finished the same day it's diagnosed, with a Spartanburg technician explaining exactly what failed before any work starts.
If your fridge is acting up, the age of your house is worth checking before you assume the worst. Spartanburg is really two different housing eras, and that split changes what kind of refrigerator repair a fridge usually needs. In 29302 and 29306, plenty of homes date to the early-to-mid 1900s, and the kitchen wiring in those houses wasn't built for what a modern compressor pulls. A fridge that clicks off and restarts on its own might be reacting to a voltage swing in the house rather than a failing part inside the unit. Around 29301 and 29303, newer construction tends to hold bigger, family-size fridges with built-in ice makers and water lines, and those add-on features are usually the first things to give out under daily use — not the cooling system itself. Fernwood and Woodland Heights mix both housing eras block to block, so two houses on the same street can need completely different refrigerator repairs even with the same brand of fridge sitting in the kitchen. Homes around 29307 and Wadsworth Hills fall somewhere in between, with enough mixed-age construction that a technician still checks the wiring before assuming the compressor is at fault.
Common Refrigerator Issues in Spartanburg
The fridge runs but nothing inside is actually cold
This is a common complaint on refrigerator repair calls in Spartanburg, and it almost never means the whole unit is dead. A dirty condenser coil, a weak fan pushing air past it, or a failing start relay on the compressor can all leave a fridge humming along without ever reaching temperature. A technician checks airflow first — a coil packed with dust and pet hair is a quick fix — then moves to the electrical side if airflow checks out fine. Replacing the compressor itself is rare on this kind of refrigerator repair; it's usually a smaller, cheaper part feeding it that's actually at fault.
Ice building up in the freezer or around the door seal
Frost creeping up the back wall, or piling up around the door, usually points to two things: a defrost cycle that's stopped running on schedule, or a door gasket that's lost its seal and is letting warm, humid air sneak in. Spartanburg summers push moisture into any gap in that seal, so a gasket that looked fine over the winter can start leaking air by July. Older homes near Hillbrook, with doors that have swung open and shut for decades, tend to wear out gaskets faster than newer construction. Left alone, this forces the compressor to run nonstop, drives up the power bill, and shortens its life.
Water pooling under the fridge or inside the crisper drawers
Before calling anyone, check that the fridge sits level — even a slight tilt can send defrost water to the wrong spot instead of into the drain pan. It's also worth pulling out the drain tube at the back, if you can reach it, and checking for a clog; that one's free to fix yourself. If the floor's still wet after leveling the fridge and clearing the drain, you're likely looking at a cracked drain pan or a failing water valve feeding the ice maker, and that's the point where refrigerator repair from a technician makes more sense than more guessing.
Getting an honest look at what it'll cost
What drives the cost isn't the fridge's brand — it's which part failed and how hard it is to get to. A control board tucked behind the back panel takes more labor than a gasket you can swap out in minutes. Age plays a role too, since parts for an older GE or Whirlpool fridge aren't always sitting on a shelf, and ordering one can add a day to the job. A technician looks at what's actually broken first, then walks you through the cost of the refrigerator repair before doing any work, so nothing gets fixed without you knowing what it involves.
Deciding whether to fix it or replace it
Repair usually makes sense when the fridge is fairly young and the failure is a single part — a fan, a gasket, a valve. It stops making sense once the repair cost gets close to what a comparable new fridge would run, or when the compressor itself has failed, since sealed-system work is more involved and less predictable than a simple part swap. Safety matters here too. A unit with scorched wiring, or one that keeps tripping the breaker even after the failing part gets replaced, is worth retiring rather than patching again.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get someone out to look at my fridge in Spartanburg?▼
Call (864) 547-6666 and describe what the fridge is doing — not cooling, leaking, making noise — so scheduling can plan the visit right. Same-day or next-day appointments are available where the schedule allows, including evening slots for people who work during the day. A technician diagnoses the problem on site and walks you through the fix before anything gets repaired. Booking online is also an option if calling isn't convenient.
What does it cost to fix a fridge that's not cooling?▼
There's no single number for this — cost depends on which part failed, how easy it is to reach, and how old the unit is. Swapping a fan or a valve is far less work than getting to a control board behind the back panel. The technician checks the actual problem first and lays out the cost of the refrigerator repair before starting anything, so you know what you're paying for ahead of time. Call (864) 547-6666 to get a technician out and an exact number.
Do I need a permit to have my fridge repaired?▼
No permit is needed for a refrigerator repair like this — it's not construction or rewiring, just servicing the appliance itself. If a repair ever turned up a problem with a dedicated circuit or outlet, that's a separate conversation for a licensed electrician. For a standard fridge repair, a technician just needs access to the unit and the outlet it's plugged into.
My ice maker stopped working but the fridge still cools fine — what's wrong?▼
That usually points to the ice maker's own parts, not the fridge's cooling system. A stuck or failed water valve is the most common cause, especially where mineral buildup from hard water clogs the line over time. Sometimes the ice maker module itself has given out. Either way, it's a contained repair that doesn't touch the compressor or the sealed cooling system, so this kind of refrigerator repair is usually quick to fix once diagnosed.
How long should a fridge repair last once it's done?▼
A repair on the right part — a fan, valve, gasket, or relay — should hold up for years, about as long as that part would last new. Humidity in the Upstate wears door gaskets faster than a drier climate would, so those may need a look again sooner than other parts. Compressor and sealed-system repairs are less predictable long-term, which is part of why replacement sometimes makes more sense on an older unit. Parts and labor are covered for a period after the repair — ask the technician about the specifics at your visit.
Do you cover areas near Spartanburg too?▼
Yes, the service area reaches into nearby Upstate towns beyond Spartanburg itself, and scheduling works the same way — same-day or next-day appointments where the schedule allows. Call (864) 547-6666 and mention your area so the visit gets routed correctly. Evening appointments are available for anyone who can't take time off during the day.
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The guys were great. Fast and professional. They fixed my dryer and washer in no time
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Vlad Shestopal
6 days ago · Google
They deserve five stars for the repair on my stove. The technician was very polite, knowledgeable, and completed the job in a timely manner. Everything was handled professionally, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone needing appliance repairs.
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Bebe
2 weeks ago · Google
Daniel was very helpful and honest about the repair on my oven. It was fixed within 30 minutes.
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robin pope
4 weeks ago · Google
Very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.
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Leslie
a month ago · Google
Appliance Technician, Dennis, arrived within one hour of call. Pleasant, honest, informative. Service was fast, professional. He saved me from buying new refrigerator. Thank you Mr D Pavlov for a service company that can be trusted and reliable
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peggy shirley
a month ago · Google
Service man was extremely nice very efficient very quick and done. A great job. Good personality also
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Dan Yontz
a month ago · Google