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 Union, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Union, SC
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Union. 1 of them are based in Union itself, and other nearby bases include Spartanburg (5), Gaffney (3), and Clinton (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Cook’s Appliance, LLC, around 0.8 miles out. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 14 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Union. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 15.2, 18.2 |
At the top of the Union list: DP Appliance Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Boiling Springs, 4.5 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cook’s Appliance, LLC (0.8 miles away, 4.1 stars from 9 reviews); Turner's Appliance Repair & Refrigeration (28.5 miles away, based in Chesnee, 4.9 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Spartanburg, 4.1 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Union 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 Union.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Union, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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.
Around Union
Most ice maker calls in Union 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 Union
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Union, SC
Do you cover Union and nearby towns?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Union
Ice Maker Repair Near Union
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 Union technician a trip for parts.