A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. The Murrells Inlet list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Murrells Inlet, SC
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Murrells Inlet. 2 of them are based in Murrells Inlet itself, and other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (17), Conway (4), and North Myrtle Beach (4). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The closest is JT's Appliance Repair., about 1.7 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Murrells Inlet. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 3.5, 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
Closest matches for Murrells Inlet: RG & E Services LLC (10.7 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); SC Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Salty Air Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 167 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 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
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Murrells Inlet. Ice maker repair in Murrells Inlet.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Murrells Inlet, SC
Most ice machine calls in Murrells Inlet 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 Murrells Inlet
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Murrells Inlet, SC
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Before you call a Murrells Inlet 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.