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 Hurricane, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Hurricane
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hurricane. The rest are spread across Charleston (6), Huntington (2), and Scott Depot (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.7 miles from Hurricane.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.7, 10.9, 16.7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
First up for Hurricane: Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Scott Depot, 4.1 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.3 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in St Albans, 4.3 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Hurricane. Ice maker repair in Hurricane.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Hurricane, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Hurricane
Most ice machine calls in Hurricane 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hurricane
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hurricane, WV
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Related Repair Pages for Hurricane
Ice Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Hurricane faster.