When an ice machine in Chester slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chester and the Chester County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Chester, SC
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chester. 1 of them are based in Chester itself, and the rest are spread across Rock Hill (7), Fort Mill (7), and Lancaster (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 23 businesses. Nearest on the list: Chester Appliance Repair/, around 1.2 miles out.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 18.6, 18.6 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
First up for Chester: DGi Appliance Repair Inc. (29.7 miles away, based in Waxhaw, 5.0 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wayne's Appliance Service (19.8 miles away, based in York, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews); CLT Appliance Repair Rock Hill (19.1 miles away, based in Rock Hill, 4.9 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Rock Hill, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Chester
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 Chester is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Chester.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chester, SC
Most ice machine calls in Chester 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.
Questions to Ask a Chester Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chester, SC
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Related Repair Pages for Chester
Ice Machine Repair Near Chester
Before you call a Chester 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.