Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Darlington, SC
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Darlington. Other nearby bases include Sumter (5), Florence (4), and Lumberton (4). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 8.2 miles from Darlington. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Darlington is inside its regular service area.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.2, 8.3, 8.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 33 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Darlington list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service llc (8.3 miles away, based in Florence, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews); A to Z Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.9 stars from 135 reviews); A1 Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Cheraw, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
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 Darlington is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Darlington.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Darlington, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 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.
Local Notes for Darlington
Most ice machine calls in Darlington 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 Darlington
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Darlington, SC
Why is my ice cloudy?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Darlington?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Darlington
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Before you call a Darlington 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.