When an ice machine in Cayce slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Cayce, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Cayce, SC
28 repair companies serve Cayce from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Cayce itself, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sloan Appliance Service Inc., around 2.0 miles out. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cayce. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.7, 4.0 |
First up for Cayce: Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (7.7 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professional (7.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (5.9 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Cayce is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cayce.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cayce, SC
Most ice machine calls in Cayce 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Cayce
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cayce, SC
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Ice Machine Repair Near Cayce
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 Cayce faster.