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. Below are the companies within reach of Dillon, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Dillon, SC
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Dillon. Other nearby bases include Fayetteville (12), Lumberton (4), and Florence (4). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. The closest is Fred's Appliance Repairs, about 16.8 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dillon is inside its regular service area.
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 | 16.8, 20.3, 21.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
Closest matches for Dillon: RG & E Services LLC (55.9 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.6 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances 4 Less (46.3 miles away, based in Conway, 4.9 stars from 302 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fred's Appliance Repairs (16.8 miles away, based in Mullins, 4.6 stars from 24 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Dillon
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Dillon. Ice maker repair in Dillon.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Dillon
Most ice machine calls in Dillon 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 Dillon
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dillon, SC
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Dillon technician a trip for parts.