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. 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 Forestbrook, SC
36 repair companies serve Forestbrook from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Myrtle Beach (17), North Myrtle Beach (5), and Conway (4). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is RG & E Services LLC, about 2.6 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 3.0, 3.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
The leading options for Forestbrook are RG & E Services LLC (2.6 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); SC Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Medic of Myrtle Beach, LLC (3.1 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.8 stars from 768 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.4 stars from 838 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Forestbrook is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Forestbrook.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Forestbrook, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Forestbrook Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Forestbrook 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 Forestbrook
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Forestbrook, SC
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Forestbrook?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Forestbrook, SC
Ice Machine Repair Near Forestbrook
Before you call a Forestbrook 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.