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. The Batesburg-Leesville list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Batesburg-Leesville
Within 30 miles of Batesburg-Leesville there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Columbia (9), Aiken (4), and Lexington (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Whittle's Appliance Services., about 5.1 miles away. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Batesburg-Leesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.1, 9.9, 14.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
First up for Batesburg-Leesville: Quick Appliance repair llc (26.0 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professional (21.7 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (27.7 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Expo Appliance Service (22.2 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Batesburg-Leesville. Ice maker repair in Batesburg-Leesville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Batesburg-Leesville
Most ice machine calls in Batesburg-Leesville 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Batesburg-Leesville
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Batesburg-Leesville, SC
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Batesburg-Leesville
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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 Batesburg-Leesville technician a trip for parts.