Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Bluffton
25 repair companies serve Bluffton from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Bluffton, and the rest are spread across Savannah (12), Beaufort (4), and Ridgeland (3). Distances run up to about 23 miles. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Nuway Appliance Repair, around 5.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 22 businesses.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.0, 5.5, 5.9 |
At the top of the Bluffton list: Operation Comfort Control, LLC (13.2 miles away, based in Savannah, 4.9 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Savannah, 3.8 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Hilton Head Island, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Beaufort, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Bluffton.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire 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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Bluffton
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What Bluffton Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Bluffton 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Bluffton
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bluffton, SC
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Ice Maker Repair Near Bluffton
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 Bluffton technician a trip for parts.