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. The Ladson list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Ladson
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ladson. 3 list an address in Ladson, and other nearby bases include Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The Flow of Charleston is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Ladson. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.6, 2.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
First up for Ladson: Charleston Appliances and Repairs (10.6 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (15.0 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews); Alliance Appliance, LLC; Used Appliances and Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Summerville, 4.8 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 911 Service Today (13.0 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Ladson is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ladson.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Ladson
Most ice machine calls in Ladson 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.
Questions to Ask a Ladson Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ladson, SC
How much does ice machine repair cost in Ladson?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Ladson
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 Ladson technician a trip for parts.