When an ice machine in Carolina Beach slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Carolina Beach, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Carolina Beach, NC
Within 30 miles of Carolina Beach there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (11), Southport (1), and Navassa (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is A & D Appliance Repair, about 10.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 14 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.0, 10.9, 11.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
Closest matches for Carolina Beach: Jamerson Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (17.5 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (11.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); A & D Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Carolina Beach
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Carolina Beach. Ice maker repair in Carolina Beach.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Carolina Beach
Most ice machine calls in Carolina Beach 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.
Questions to Ask a Carolina Beach Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carolina Beach, NC
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Ice Machine Repair Near Carolina Beach
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 Carolina Beach faster.