Lowcountry Appliance Pros
19 yrs in businessCharleston, SC
4.8145 reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 from 145 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +4 more
LicensedInsured
Viking · South Carolina · Luxurytier · 23rd of 41 states
Viking repair in South Carolina
2 of the 15 businesses listed in South Carolina — 13% — name Viking among the brands serviced, across 2 cities with an index page. That is 23rd of the 41 states with any, out of 89 nationwide. Ranked by rating, then review count.
Viking is luxury-tier equipment, so the question that decides this call is not who is nearest — it is who can obtain the parts. 1 of the 2 listed here states a factory-authorised credential, though none naming Viking specifically, so ask every one of them whether they hold a Viking parts account before you pay a diagnostic fee.
- Viking pros
- 2
- State rank
- 23rd
- Cities
- 2
- Average rating
- 4.7
- Licensed
- 2
- 24/7 emergency
- 1
- Reviews
- 222
Viking repair pros in South Carolina
Sorted by rating, then review count. Call the number on the listing — no forms, no lead fees.
Sloan Appliance Service
68 yrs in businessCayce, SC
4.577 reviewsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 77 reviews
Refrigerator Repair · Washer Repair · Dryer Repair +5 more
LicensedInsured24/7 emergency
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Only 2 listings for Viking in South Carolina
South Carolina ranks 23rd of the 41 states carrying Viking, against 8 in Texas. Thin coverage here is a limit of this directory rather than a statement about the market: 13 other businesses are listed in South Carolina, and on luxury-tier equipment the right question for any of them is whether they can obtain Viking parts.
What the listings say about Viking repair in South Carolina
Counted from the 2 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.
South Carolina holds 2 listed Viking businesses, out of 89 nationwide. That ranks 23rd of the 41 states with any, level with Pennsylvania and behind Texas on 8. They are 2 of the 15 businesses listed in South Carolina — 13% of the state directory.
Their ratings average 4.7, level with the 4.7 average across all 89 listed nationwide, and 2 of the 2 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 222 reviews, the largest single tally being 145 on Lowcountry Appliance Pros in Charleston. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.
All 2 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 1 shows a Better Business Bureau accreditation and 1 states a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential in the profiles. 1 of the 2 advertises 24/7 emergency callout. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.
2 of them publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1958, and the median across those that say is 44 years. Charleston holds the most at 1 — 50% of the group — level with Columbia, across 2 South Carolina cities with an index page. Between them they name 11 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.
| Measure | South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Listed prosof 89 nationwide for Viking | 2 |
| Rank among statesTexas leads on 8 | 23rd of 41 |
| Share of the South Carolina directory2 of 15 listed businesses | 13% |
| Average rating4.7 nationwide · 2 rated 4.5+ | 4.7 |
| Reviews on filemost on one profile: 145 | 222 |
| State licensing claimed2 also state insurance | 2 of 2 |
| Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking | 1 BBB · 1 factory |
| 24/7 emergencyask when you call | 1 of 2 |
| Longest trading sincemedian 44 years across 2 that publish one | 1958 |
| Cities with an index pageCharleston leads on 1 | 2 |
| Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address | 11 |
Booking Viking service in South Carolina
The brand decides the parts route and the labour skill; the state decides the labour rate and the drive time. Both matter, and only one of them is on the quote.
A professional-style range is a heavier machine than a domestic one in every literal sense — cast grates, sealed burners, thick doors, substantial hinges — and that shows up in the labour rather than in the parts. Some jobs on this equipment are genuinely two-person work, and a shop that says so is being accurate rather than padding the quote. Add gas: any work on the gas train is a separate qualification from appliance repair, and it is not a detail to take on trust. The badge also covers built-in refrigeration, which is a different trade again. Say which appliance you have when you book, and settle the parts-account question before a diagnostic fee is agreed.
- Price tier
- Luxury · 2.2× typical new price
- Parts usually come from
- Brand distributors
- Brand-authorised technician
- The practical route
- Stated a factory credential here
- 1 of 2
- Names Viking in a certification
- 0 of 2
- Licensed in South Carolina
- 2 of 2
- Never authorise gas-valve, manifold or regulator work from a technician who is not qualified for gas appliances.
- Sealed burners, griddle plates, cast grates and heavy doors make some jobs two-person work. Expect that to show in the labour figure.
- Use factory-authorised service, or confirm an independent holds a parts account for the brand before you pay a diagnostic fee.
- Cooking and built-in refrigeration under this badge are separate skill sets. Say which appliance it is when you call.
- A range door that no longer closes square is usually hinges and springs rather than anything electrical — and it is a real cause of poor oven performance.
- Order against the serial number as well as the model; running changes within a model are common on low-volume lines.
Parts move through brand distributors rather than general retailers, carry the highest prices in the trade, and usually need the full model and serial number to order, because running changes within a model are common. Budget for a parts wait. Compare parts suppliers before you agree to an OEM-only quote.
What a Viking repair is worth paying
Category prices lifted to the luxury tier at 2.2×, the same multiplier the value estimator uses. The line is half the replacement price: above it, on a machine past two-thirds of its life, replacing usually wins. National figures, not South Carolina quotes.
| Category | Pros here | New at this tier | Repair-or-replace line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigeratortypical repair $200–$400 · lasts 14 yrs | 2 | $2,640 | $1,320 |
| Dishwashertypical repair $150–$300 · lasts 10 yrs | 2 | $1,540 | $770 |
| Oven & Rangetypical repair $100–$500 · lasts 14 yrs | 2 | $2,200 | $1,100 |
| Freezertypical repair $150–$400 · lasts 15 yrs | 1 | $1,320 | $660 |
| Wine Coolertypical repair $200–$600 · lasts 10 yrs | 2 | $1,100 | $550 |
| Range Hoodtypical repair $100–$400 · lasts 14 yrs | 1 | $770 | $385 |
The same 2 businesses also cover washer (2), dryer (2), ice maker (1), which Viking does not build. That is useful rather than irrelevant: one visit can cover two machines, and a second job on the same call-out costs far less than a second call-out.
Price my Viking applianceViking repair by city in South Carolina
Counts are listed businesses servicing Viking in that city. Charleston holds 50% of the state's total.
Where these Viking pros say they work
Every place the 2 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.
Aiken · Cayce · Charleston · Columbia · Daniel Island · Irmo · Isle of Palms · Kiawah Island · Lexington · West Ashley · West Columbia
Check these before you book
6 of the 64 guides covering categories Viking builds. Faults that often resolve without a call-out — and a call-out to a luxury-tier machine is the expensive kind.
Oven Not Heating EvenlyModerate · 45–90 minutes plus preheat timeRange Hood Fan Weak or Not VentingEasy · 45–120 minutesRefrigerator Not CoolingModerate · 45–90 minutesFreezer Frost BuildupModerate · 45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrostDishwasher Not CleaningEasy · 30–60 minutesMicrowave Runs But Doesn't HeatAdvanced · 15–30 minutes for safe checks
Other brands serviced in South Carolina
Counts are South Carolina businesses naming that brand, out of the 15 listed statewide. Brands the corpus spells differently from ours appear without a link.
Viking repair in other states
Every state with a listed Viking pro, most first. South Carolina sits 23rd of 41 on 2.
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Viking repair in South Carolina — common questions
How many Viking repair pros are listed in South Carolina?
2 businesses listed in South Carolina name Viking among the brands they service — 13% of the 15 businesses the directory holds for the state, and 23rd of the 41 states with any, out of 89 such businesses nationwide. Charleston holds the most at 1.
Do I need Viking-authorised service in South Carolina, or will any repair company do?
Viking sits in the luxury tier, where authorised service is the practical route rather than a formality — an authorised technician gets the service documentation, the diagnostic tooling and, decisively, the parts account. 1 of the 2 listed here states a factory-authorised or factory-trained credential, though not one naming Viking specifically, so treat the profiles as a starting point and ask the question directly. Before you pay any diagnostic fee to a South Carolina independent, ask one thing: can you obtain Viking parts? A technician who cannot buy the component cannot finish the job however good the diagnosis.
Which Viking appliances do South Carolina pros repair?
Viking builds professional-style ranges, rangetops and cooking, ventilation, built-in refrigeration, freezers, dishwashers, microwaves and wine storage. The 2 listed in South Carolina between them cover refrigerator, dishwasher, oven & range, freezer, wine cooler, range hood. At the luxury tier a comparable new refrigerator averages $2,640, which puts the repair-or-replace line near $1,320.
Are Viking parts expensive in South Carolina, and where do they come from?
Parts move through brand distributors rather than general retailers, carry the highest prices in the trade, and usually need the full model and serial number to order, because running changes within a model are common. Budget for a parts wait. For Viking specifically, parts are usually sourced through brand distributors. Parts prices do not vary much by state — labor does, because it tracks local wages and drive time — so the 2 businesses listed here are competing mainly on the labor half of the quote and on how quickly they can get the component. Whoever you use will need the full model and serial number from the data plate to order the right part.
How do South Carolina Viking pros rate?
Their ratings average 4.7, against 4.7 across all 89 listed Viking pros nationwide, and 2 of the 2 sit at 4.5 or better. The largest single review tally is 145 on Lowcountry Appliance Pros in Charleston, out of 222 across the group. All 2 state that they are licensed, and 1 shows a BBB accreditation — self-stated, so verify before booking.
Which Viking pros are rated highest in South Carolina?
Lowcountry Appliance Pros in Charleston at 4.8 on 145 reviews, Sloan Appliance Service in Cayce at 4.5 on 77 reviews. For Viking the rating is only half the question — ask what the technician has actually opened on this platform before.
Which other brands do these South Carolina businesses service?
The same 2 businesses also name Bosch (2), GE (2), LG (2), Miele (2), Samsung (2), Sub-Zero (2). That matters when a single visit can cover two machines — a technician already at the door for a Viking fault will usually look at another appliance for a fraction of a second call-out fee.
Is it worth repairing my Viking appliance?
Built-in and professional-grade equipment. Finding the right technician matters more here than anywhere else in the directory. The site's value estimator prices luxury-tier machines at 2.2× a category's typical new price and depreciates from there, which is the honest way to frame it: compare the quote against what the machine is worth today, not against what it cost new. On that basis a Viking refrigerator carries a repair-or-replace line near $1,320 once it is past 9 years old, and a dishwasher near $770 past 7 years. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures so you can see which is driving the total.
What should I have ready before calling about my Viking appliance?
The model and serial number from the data plate — photograph it, do not transcribe it. Then the error code if the machine shows one, when the fault started, and whether anything changed just before it did. Never authorise gas-valve, manifold or regulator work from a technician who is not qualified for gas appliances. 1 of the 2 listed in South Carolina advertises 24/7 emergency callout if this cannot wait.
Need Viking repair in South Carolina?
Compare 2 listed businesses on rating, licensing and years in business — 2 state a license and 2 sit at 4.5 or better — then call directly.