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. The West Columbia list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near West Columbia
Within 30 miles of West Columbia there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in West Columbia itself, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and Cayce (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from West Columbia. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 24 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.9, 2.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
The leading options for West Columbia are Appliance Professional (4.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (4.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (2.6 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (3.6 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 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
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a West Columbia 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 West Columbia.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What West Columbia Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in West Columbia 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 West Columbia Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: West Columbia, SC
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Before you call a West Columbia 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.