When an ice machine in Bessemer City slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bessemer City and the Gaston County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Bessemer City, NC
Within 30 miles of Bessemer City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Charlotte (11), Gastonia (7), and Huntersville (5). Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. G E Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 4.2 miles from Bessemer City.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bessemer City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 4.4, 6.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 25 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
At the top of the Bessemer City list: Mr. Appliance of Gastonia (8.3 miles away, based in Gastonia, 4.7 stars from 410 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Charlotte (23.1 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.8 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable appliance (10.5 miles away, based in Gastonia, 4.6 stars from 85 reviews); A Tech Repair (25.1 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.5 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Bessemer City
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Bessemer City
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Bessemer City. Ice maker repair in Bessemer City.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Bessemer City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Bessemer City Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Bessemer City 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. ยง 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 Bessemer City
- 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)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bessemer City, NC
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Bessemer City
Ice Machine Repair Near Bessemer City
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Bessemer City technician a trip for parts.