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 Sumter and the Sumter County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Sumter, SC
Within 60 miles of Sumter there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Sumter, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), Florence (4), and Lexington (3). Distances run up to about 52 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. 14 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sumter is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 45 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.0, 3.8 |
The leading options for Sumter are Bell's Appliance Parts & Repair Center (2.0 miles away, 4.2 stars from 98 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professional (44.1 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.8 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Sumter
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 Sumter. Freezer repair in Sumter.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Sumter Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Sumter 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 Sumter
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sumter, SC
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Sumter
Ice Maker Repair Near Sumter
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 Sumter technician a trip for parts.