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. Below are the companies within reach of Myrtle Beach, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Myrtle Beach, SC
36 repair companies serve Myrtle Beach from within 30 miles. 17 of them are based in Myrtle Beach itself, and the rest are spread across North Myrtle Beach (5), Conway (4), and Little River (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: PRO APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE REPAIR, around 0.6 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.9, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
Closest matches for Myrtle Beach: RG & E Services LLC (4.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); SC Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Medic of Myrtle Beach, LLC (1.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 768 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 838 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Myrtle Beach.
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Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Myrtle Beach, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 Myrtle Beach Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Myrtle Beach, SC
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach faster.