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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chester and the Chester County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Chester
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chester. 1 of them are based in Chester itself, and other nearby bases include Rock Hill (7), Fort Mill (7), and Lancaster (4). 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Chester Appliance Repair/, about 1.2 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 18.6, 18.6 |
The leading options for Chester are Wayne's Appliance Service (19.8 miles away, based in York, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Lancaster, 5.0 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Local Appliance Repair&Service Lancaster (28.7 miles away, based in Lancaster, 5.0 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hey Key Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Fort Mill, 4.8 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
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 Chester.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Chester
Most ice maker calls in Chester 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Chester
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Chester, SC
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
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Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Chester
Ice Maker Repair Near Chester
Before you call a Chester 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.