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 Georgetown and the Georgetown County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Georgetown
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Georgetown. Other nearby bases include Myrtle Beach (17), North Myrtle Beach (5), and Conway (4). The closest is Paradise Appliance, about 14.5 miles away. Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 37 businesses. Georgetown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Georgetown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.5, 20.9, 22.8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 32 |
At the top of the Georgetown list: SC Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.1 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.4 stars from 838 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.3 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc (51.8 miles away, based in Hanahan, 4.7 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
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 Georgetown.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Georgetown
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Georgetown, SC
Most ice maker calls in Georgetown 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 Georgetown
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Georgetown, SC
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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Before you call a Georgetown 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.