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 Myrtle Beach, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near North Myrtle Beach
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Myrtle Beach. 5 of them are based in North Myrtle Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Myrtle Beach (17), Conway (4), and Little River (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Dew's is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from North Myrtle Beach. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
Closest matches for North Myrtle Beach: RG & E Services LLC (17.2 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Dew's (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 911 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Tech Expert (4.5 miles away, based in Longs, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SC Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in North Myrtle Beach
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for North Myrtle Beach. Ice maker repair in North Myrtle Beach.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Myrtle Beach, SC
Most ice machine calls in North 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in North Myrtle Beach
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Myrtle Beach, SC
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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 North Myrtle Beach technician a trip for parts.