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Charleston Appliances and Repairs

Appliance repair service · Summerville, SC · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%76+41.5Reliability 24%56+13.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Craft & service penalty73−2.7Momentum penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.71SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#32 of 37 refrigerator repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 14%
4.8 ★★★★★ 652 Google reviews · 16 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.73★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
9.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
44%reviews answered by the owner
$180typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Charleston Appliances and Repairs at a glance

Customers frequently praise the company for same-day availability, punctual technicians, and clear communication during repairs for washers, dryers, and refrigerators. Many reviewers note that staff provide honest pricing and educational guidance on appliance maintenance. However, low-star reviews highlight a pattern of unresolved issues, where customers report paying significant fees for incomplete repairs or receiving no follow-up on ordered parts.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 652 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 652 Google reviews (570 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 44% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
  • Service: Refrigerator Repair Service serving Summerville, South Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other refrigerator repair services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction76Reliability56Craft & service73Value100Momentum84Replies to reviews91Satisfaction: 76 (median 89)Reliability: 56 (median 84)Craft & service: 73 (median 96)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 84 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 91 (median 95)
This companyRefrigerator Repair Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Charleston Appliances and Repairs: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.B
76
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Charleston Appliances and Repairs: 56/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.C
56
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Charleston Appliances and Repairs: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.B
73
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Charleston Appliances and Repairs: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Charleston Appliances and Repairs: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
84
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Charleston Appliances and Repairs: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
91

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Star ratings

652 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars61494%
  • 4 stars122%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars20%
  • 1 star234%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 570 written reviews

  • Praise1,10997%
  • Complaints363%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price727%
  • Reasonable1869%
  • Overpriced14%
  • Not sure00%
$180-38% vs typical refrigerator repair services

Middle half of what 19 customers paid ($126–$240) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response30126%
  • Staff & attitude28725%
  • Quality & results16614%
  • Would recommend16514%
  • Price & value11710%
  • Honesty & trust595%
  • Communication504%

What customers talk about

We read 570 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Chris was punctual, efficient & did a great job with my dryer repair.”
    “Then I got a message Monday saying they had to buy parts elsewhere and it would be Friday instead—fine, delays happen.”
  • “Expert Product knowledge, quick, confident, friendly, on-point, and a pleasure to deal with!”
    “The level of rudeness, inflexibility, and unnecessary pressure throughout this entire process was unacceptable.”
  • “Excellent service on my LG Washing machine from Chris.”
    “This was the worst repair experience I can remember.”
  • “I highly recommend Chris and the whole Charleston Appliance team!”
    “I hope the review above helps others avoid this unnecessary headache.”
  • “If you are interested in purchasing it, I am willing to negotiate a reasonable price.”
    “Fixed the issue and didn’t over charge me !”
  • “He was very honest about the issue and fixed it promptly!”
  • “Communication was clear, and the repairman allowed me to watch as he completed the repairs so I would know how to take the dryer apart in the future.”
    “Thurs night it was still hot on the fridge side so we left a message but he didn't respond.”

People customers mention

  • Chris 100 reviews
  • Collins 14 reviews
  • Samsung 7 reviews
  • Maytag 6 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Charleston Appliances and Repairs for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

DanielleLocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Excellent service. The tech was kind, funny, and very knowledgeable. Can’t beat same day service with a smile!

Paid $100–150Reasonable priceWashing machine repair
Bonnie11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Excellent service on my LG Washing machine from Chris. Was on site here within 4 hours of my call. Thank you🙏

Paid $100–150Reasonable priceWashing machine repair
Henri7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★

This was the worst repair experience I can remember. A month later after first contact, I'm out of over $250 and my stove is not fixed. They didn't make appointment times, order the work part and never fix the stove.

Paid $250–300OverpricedStove & cooktop repair
Andrea11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Chris came out to fix the top rack of my Whirlpool dishwasher and I cannot recommend him and Charleston Appliance enough! Chris arrived on time, was super knowledgeable, worked quickly and efficiently, and had my dishwasher rack fixed in no time. He was super friendly and had me laughing, too! He also taught me how…

Paid $200–250Reasonable priceDishwasher repair
Dana2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Charleston Appliances and Repairs have been professional and kind when fixing my dryer. Communication was clear, and the repairman allowed me to watch as he completed the repairs so I would know how to take the dryer apart in the future. I highly recommend them for any appliance repairs. I plan to use them for any future appliance issues.

Paid $200–250Great priceDryer repair
Lauren5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Chris was great! Professional, knowledgeable and kind. He repaired our dishwasher and it is working like new!

Paid $200–250Reasonable priceDishwasher repair

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 652 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Logan Grimsley1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Logan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Chris is awesome, great work and conversation!

  • Services: Washing machine repair
  • Repair wait time: 0–1 hr
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you kindly

Danielle DantzLocal Guide · 29 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Danielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service. The tech was kind, funny, and very knowledgeable. Can’t beat same day service with a smile!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $100–150
  • Services: Washing machine repair
  • Repair wait time: 0–1 hr
Response from the owner · 2 days ago

Thank you kindly

judith pittard5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews judith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Repair completed quickly and professionally. Thank you.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $50–100
  • Services: Refrigerator/freezer repair
  • Repair wait time: 0–1 hr
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you

Bonnie sauve11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bonnie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service on my LG Washing machine from Chris. Was on site here within 4 hours of my call. Thank you🙏

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $100–150
  • Services: Washing machine repair
  • Repair wait time: 1–2 hr
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you

Rosemarie BakerLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rosemarie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Chris was punctual, efficient & did a great job with my dryer repair. Same day service!

  • Services: Dryer repair
Response from the owner · Edited 4 weeks ago

Thank you

Daniel O'Harra3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Chris helped us diagnose the issue. Super helpful.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Ty

Sharon HarveyLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sharon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Chris is phenomenal! He has helped me with appliance issues on several occasions and he’s the best repairman you will find. And, his warm personality and sense of humor make a service call with him a true delight.

  • Services: Refrigerator/freezer repair, Washing machine repair
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you

Henri Mazyck7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Henri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This was the worst repair experience I can remember. A month later after first contact, I'm out of over $250 and my stove is not fixed. They didn't make appointment times, order the work part and never fix the stove.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Price: $250–300
  • Services: Stove & cooktop repair
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

You say that; but please tell the whole story. Your stove doesn't have the model number. The technician came out to your property 4 times. Each time your stove was covered with roaches; he told you to spray the roaches but each you waited until he came to do the work and the roaches were everywhere. We don't work in conditions like that. We did install a new switch but you need a burner also. Since you don't have a model number we have to take the stove parts off and to match it up. If you get the stove cleaned up we'll come back. Sorry for your troubles.

Captain Mike Tucker7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Captain has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guys are awesome! Expert Product knowledge, quick, confident, friendly, on-point, and a pleasure to deal with! Thank You!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Washing machine repair
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you kindly

Tony Taylor, Jr.1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Tony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great communication and very knowledgeable. Thanks.

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you

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