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. Below are the companies within reach of Conway, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Conway, SC
37 repair companies serve Conway from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Conway, and the rest are spread across Myrtle Beach (17), North Myrtle Beach (5), and Little River (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.9, 5.6 |
At the top of the Conway list: RG & E Services LLC (11.5 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); SC Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances 4 Less (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 302 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Medic of Myrtle Beach, LLC (11.0 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.8 stars from 768 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Conway
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 Conway is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Conway.
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:
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Conway Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Conway 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 Conway
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Conway, SC
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Conway
Ice Machine Repair Near Conway
Before you call a Conway 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.