Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Apex list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Apex, NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Apex. 2 of them are based in Apex itself, and other nearby bases include Raleigh (17), Durham (7), and Cary (6). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Apex.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 1.9, 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
The leading options for Apex are Mr. Appliance of Cary (5.8 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Holly Springs, 4.7 stars from 239 reviews); RDU SERVICES Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC. (8.5 miles away, based in Fuquay-Varina, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Apex. Ice maker repair in Apex.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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 Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Apex, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Local Notes for Apex
Most ice machine calls in Apex come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Apex
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Apex, NC
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Apex
Before you call a Apex technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.