When an ice machine in Hanahan slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hanahan and the Berkeley County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Hanahan
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hanahan. 1 list an address in Hanahan, and the rest are spread across Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). Distances run up to about 16 miles. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Sloan Appliance Service Inc, about 2.0 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hanahan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 3.3, 3.4 |
Closest matches for Hanahan: Charleston Appliances and Repairs (3.4 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (8.3 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews); 911 Service Today (5.4 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hanahan. Ice maker repair in Hanahan.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Hanahan, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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 Hanahan
Most ice machine calls in Hanahan 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 Hanahan
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hanahan, SC
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Which areas near Hanahan do these technicians cover?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Hanahan
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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 Hanahan technician a trip for parts.