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 Hartsville and the Darlington County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Hartsville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Hartsville. 1 of them are based in Hartsville itself, and other nearby bases include Monroe (14), Sumter (5), and Florence (4). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. 12 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. G E Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 9.3 miles from Hartsville. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hartsville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hartsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.3, 19.9, 20.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
Closest matches for Hartsville: Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Cheraw, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (35.0 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bell's Appliance Parts & Repair Center (33.7 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Hartsville. Freezer repair in Hartsville.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Hartsville
Before you give up on the ice maker in Hartsville, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Hartsville
Most ice maker calls in Hartsville 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 Hartsville Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hartsville, SC
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Which areas near Hartsville do these technicians cover?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hartsville
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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 Hartsville technician a trip for parts.