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. The Elizabeth City list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Elizabeth City
40 repair companies serve Elizabeth City from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Elizabeth City itself, and other nearby bases include Virginia Beach (15), Chesapeake (7), and Norfolk (6). Distances run up to about 42 miles. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Elizabeth City is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 6.0, 29.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 56 |
First up for Elizabeth City: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (39.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); G H Appliance Repair of OBX (36.3 miles away, based in Kill Devil Hills, 4.9 stars from 748 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (35.3 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); WEEWORX OUTLAW HANDYMAN SERVICES/APPLIANCE REPAIR (41.7 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 5.0 stars from 248 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Elizabeth City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Elizabeth City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Elizabeth City, 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Elizabeth City, NC
Most ice machine calls in Elizabeth City 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.
Questions to Ask a Elizabeth City Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Elizabeth City, NC
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you cover Elizabeth City and nearby towns?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Elizabeth City
Ice Machine Repair Near Elizabeth City
Before you call a Elizabeth City 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.