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. Below are the companies within reach of Laurel Bay, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Laurel Bay, SC
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Laurel Bay. The rest are spread across Beaufort (4), Ridgeland (3), and Hilton Head Island (3). 2 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Advanced Appliances, about 4.0 miles away. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Laurel Bay. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.0, 5.6, 5.9 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
Closest matches for Laurel Bay: Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Beaufort, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Hilton Head Island, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros of the LowCountry (12.6 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Appliance Repairs Plus inc. (7.2 miles away, based in Beaufort, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Laurel Bay Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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 Laurel Bay
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Laurel Bay, SC
Most ice maker calls in Laurel Bay 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 Laurel Bay Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Laurel Bay, SC
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Which areas near Laurel Bay do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Laurel Bay
Ice Maker Repair Near Laurel Bay
Before you call a Laurel Bay 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.