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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lexington and the Lexington County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Lexington, SC
Within 30 miles of Lexington there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Lexington, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), West Columbia (2), and Irmo (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 23 businesses. The closest is Appliance Professional, about 3.5 miles away.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.5, 4.6, 5.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
Closest matches for Lexington: Quick Appliance repair llc (7.5 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professional (3.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (9.6 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Expo Appliance Service (5.4 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lexington
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 Lexington is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lexington.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Lexington, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Lexington Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lexington 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 Lexington
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lexington, SC
Which areas near Lexington do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Lexington, SC
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Lexington faster.