An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. Below are the companies within reach of James Island, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near James Island
31 repair companies serve James Island from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. 11 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: D & S Appliance Repair Services, around 0.3 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from James Island. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.0, 2.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
The leading options for James Island are Mr. Appliance of Charleston (6.4 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews); 911 Service Today (8.6 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc (12.1 miles away, based in Hanahan, 4.7 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in James Island
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a James Island Ice Maker Call
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 James Island.
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Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 James Island
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for James Island
Most ice maker calls in James Island 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.
Before You Book in James Island
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: James Island, SC
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
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Before you call a James Island 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.