A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Cary, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Cary, NC
Within 30 miles of Cary there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Cary itself, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (18), Durham (7), and Fuquay-Varina (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses. Nearest on the list: You First Repairs LLC, around 0.8 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.1, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
Closest matches for Cary: Mr. Appliance of Cary (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PRN Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Apex, 4.4 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Cary
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Cary is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cary.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Cary, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- 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.
Around Cary
Most ice machine calls in Cary 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 Cary
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cary, NC
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Cary faster.