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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Butner and the Granville County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Butner, NC
40 repair companies serve Butner from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Durham (13), Raleigh (11), and Roxboro (4). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Douglas Ray Refrigeration, around 8.8 miles out.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.8, 8.9, 9.4 |
Closest matches for Butner: PRN Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Durham, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- 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 Butner. Ice maker repair in Butner.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Butner, 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Butner
Most ice machine calls in Butner 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 Butner
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Butner, NC
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Butner, NC
Ice Machine Repair Near Butner
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Butner faster.