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 Woodfield, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Woodfield
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Woodfield. The rest are spread across Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.8 miles out. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 3.9, 4.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
At the top of the Woodfield list: Appliance Professional (14.3 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.3 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (14.7 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (9.2 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Woodfield Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung 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)
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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Woodfield, SC
Most ice maker calls in Woodfield 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 Woodfield
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Woodfield, SC
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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 Woodfield technician a trip for parts.