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. Below are the companies within reach of Aiken, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Aiken, SC
26 repair companies serve Aiken from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Aiken itself, and the rest are spread across Augusta (15), Clearwater (2), and North Augusta (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Aiken.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aiken. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 2.2, 3.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
The leading options for Aiken are Beech Island Appliance Service Co. (11.8 miles away, based in Beech Island, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews); Atomic Tech (20.6 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.8 stars from 2,033 reviews); Georgia State Appliance (19.0 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.7 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.5 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Aiken
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Aiken
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 Aiken is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Aiken.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Aiken Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Aiken come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Aiken
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Aiken, SC
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Aiken
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Aiken technician a trip for parts.