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. The Florence list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Florence, SC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Florence. 4 of them are based in Florence itself, and other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (10), Sumter (5), and Conway (4). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Ryan's Appliance Service, about 0.8 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Florence is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Florence. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
The leading options for Florence are Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RG & E Services LLC (58.3 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Ace Appliance Service llc (1.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews); SC Appliance Repair (58.7 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
- 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 Florence
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 Florence is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Florence.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Florence, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Florence Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Florence 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 Florence
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Florence, SC
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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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 Florence technician a trip for parts.