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 Charleston, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Charleston
Within 60 miles of Charleston there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Charleston, and the rest are spread across Oak Hill (2), Huntington (2), and Elkview (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Yes Appliance Repair Charleston, WV is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Charleston. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Charleston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.2, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 25 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
First up for Charleston: Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in St Albans, 4.3 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Scott Depot, 4.1 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Charleston.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire 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)
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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Charleston
Most ice maker calls in Charleston 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.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
Questions to Ask a Charleston Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Charleston
Ice Maker Repair Near Charleston
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 Charleston technician a trip for parts.