When an ice machine in Sangaree slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Sangaree, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Sangaree, SC
34 repair companies serve Sangaree from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Caspi Home Service is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Sangaree. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
The leading options for Sangaree are Charleston Appliances and Repairs (12.5 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (16.9 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews); Alliance Appliance, LLC; Used Appliances and Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Summerville, 4.8 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 911 Service Today (14.9 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Sangaree
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Sangaree
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 Sangaree is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Sangaree.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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: $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.
Local Notes for Sangaree
Most ice machine calls in Sangaree 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 Sangaree Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sangaree, SC
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near Sangaree do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Sangaree
Ice Machine Repair Near Sangaree
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 Sangaree technician a trip for parts.