Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Beaufort and the Beaufort County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Beaufort
Within 30 miles of Beaufort there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Beaufort, and the rest are spread across Ridgeland (3), Hilton Head Island (3), and Bluffton (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.1 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Beaufort. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.8, 4.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
At the top of the Beaufort list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Hilton Head Island, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros of the LowCountry (16.2 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Appliance Repairs Plus inc. (4.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
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 Beaufort.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Beaufort, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
What Beaufort Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Beaufort 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.
Questions to Ask a Beaufort Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Beaufort, SC
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Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Beaufort technician a trip for parts.