Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Skidaway Island and the Chatham County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Skidaway Island
We found 20 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Skidaway Island. The rest are spread across Savannah (12), Hilton Head Island (3), and Garden City (1). Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Affordable Appliace Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.2 miles from Skidaway Island.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Skidaway Island. 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) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 5.4, 5.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
At the top of the Skidaway Island list: Repliance Pro (10.5 miles away, based in Savannah, 4.7 stars from 58 reviews); Operation Comfort Control, LLC (10.2 miles away, based in Savannah, 4.9 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance (5.9 miles away, based in Savannah, 4.7 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nuway Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Bluffton, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Skidaway Island is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Skidaway Island.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Skidaway Island
Most ice machine calls in Skidaway Island come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Skidaway Island Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Skidaway Island, GA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Skidaway Island, GA
Ice Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Skidaway Island faster.