When an ice machine in Carrboro slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Carrboro
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Carrboro. Other nearby bases include Durham (13), Cary (6), and Raleigh (6). Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina is the nearest, roughly 5.6 miles from Carrboro.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 58 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.6, 6.4, 8.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
The leading options for Carrboro are Mr. Appliance of Cary (20.2 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (5.6 miles away, based in Durham, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bud Matthews Services (6.4 miles away, based in Chapel Hill, 4.8 stars from 808 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Durham Appliance Thrift and Repair LLC (8.6 miles away, based in Durham, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- 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 Carrboro. Ice maker repair in Carrboro.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 Carrboro, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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 Carrboro
Most ice machine calls in Carrboro 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.
Before You Book in Carrboro
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carrboro, NC
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you cover Carrboro and nearby towns?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Carrboro technician a trip for parts.