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 North Augusta, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in North Augusta, SC
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Augusta. 2 list an address in North Augusta, and other nearby bases include Augusta (15), Aiken (4), and Clearwater (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Certified Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from North Augusta. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 14 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.8, 3.3 |
The leading options for North Augusta are Beech Island Appliance Service Co. (7.3 miles away, based in Beech Island, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews); Atomic Tech (8.1 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.8 stars from 2,033 reviews); Georgia State Appliance (5.9 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.7 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.5 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- 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 North Augusta. Ice maker repair in North Augusta.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in North Augusta, 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
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 North Augusta Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in North Augusta 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 North Augusta Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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: North Augusta, SC
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Which areas near North Augusta do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Before you call a North Augusta 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.