A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving St. Simons and the Glynn County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near St. Simons
Within 60 miles of St. Simons there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Brunswick (7), Savannah (7), and Jacksonville (5). Distances run up to about 60 miles. New Legacy Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 6.1 miles from St. Simons. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 31 businesses. St. Simons is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.1, 6.6, 6.6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 36 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
Closest matches for St. Simons: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J B and Sons Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.9 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eagle Appliance Repair Masters (7.0 miles away, based in Brunswick, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (42.0 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in St. Simons
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in St. Simons
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 St. Simons is the better fit. Ice maker repair in St. Simons.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for St. Simons, GA
Most ice machine calls in St. Simons 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 St. Simons Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: St. Simons, GA
How much does ice machine repair cost in St. Simons?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in St. Simons, GA
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Before you call a St. Simons technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.