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. The Charleston 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 Charleston
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Charleston. 6 of them are based in Charleston itself, and other nearby bases include Oak Hill (2), Huntington (2), and Elkview (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Yes Appliance Repair Charleston, WV is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Charleston. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Charleston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.2, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
First up for Charleston: Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Scott Depot, 4.1 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mountaineer home repair pros llc (1.5 miles away, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Charleston
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Charleston. Ice maker repair in Charleston.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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
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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Charleston, WV
Most ice machine calls in Charleston come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
Before You Book in Charleston
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Charleston, WV
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Charleston faster.