An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Abbeville and the Abbeville County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Abbeville, SC
Within 60 miles of Abbeville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Greenville (10), Anderson (4), and Seneca (4). Distances run up to about 50 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Gurus, around 25.5 miles out. Of those, 14 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Abbeville is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 25.5, 26.2, 28.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
At the top of the Abbeville list: Boone Appliance (31.4 miles away, based in Anderson, 4.7 stars from 149 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (44.7 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (47.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Appliance GrandMasters (45.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Abbeville
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Abbeville.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Abbeville, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Abbeville
Most ice maker calls in Abbeville come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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.
Before You Book in Abbeville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Abbeville, SC
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Abbeville
Ice Maker Repair Near Abbeville
Before you call a Abbeville technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.