When an ice machine in Port Royal slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Port Royal list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Port Royal
14 repair companies serve Port Royal from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Beaufort (4), Hilton Head Island (3), and Ridgeland (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repairs Plus inc., around 3.4 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Royal. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 5.0, 5.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
At the top of the Port Royal list: Appliance Repairs Plus inc. (3.4 miles away, based in Beaufort, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Hilton Head Island, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nuway Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Bluffton, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Beaufort, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Port Royal is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Port Royal.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Port Royal
Most ice machine calls in Port Royal 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Port Royal
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Port Royal, SC
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