Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Clayton and the Johnston County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Clayton, NC
Within 30 miles of Clayton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Clayton, and other nearby bases include Raleigh (19), Wendell (3), and Fuquay-Varina (3). Distances run up to about 21 miles. The 40 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Fox dual Services is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Clayton.
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) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 3.4, 6.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
Closest matches for Clayton: Mr. Appliance of Cary (20.3 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Swift Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PRN Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Clayton. Ice maker repair in Clayton.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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: $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 Clayton
Most ice machine calls in Clayton 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.
Before You Book in Clayton
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Clayton, NC
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Clayton?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Clayton
Before you call a Clayton technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.