Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Forest City
17 repair companies serve Forest City from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Forest City, and the rest are spread across Spartanburg (5), Marion (3), and Boiling Springs (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Tri City Appliance Services, around 0.1 miles out. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 17.1, 19.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
First up for Forest City: Turner's Appliance Repair & Refrigeration (17.1 miles away, based in Chesnee, 4.9 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Billy Ray's appliance (25.2 miles away, based in Marion, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews); DP Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Boiling Springs, 4.5 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Shelby, 4.6 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Forest City
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Forest City. Ice maker repair in Forest City.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Forest City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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.
Around Forest City
Most ice machine calls in Forest 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Forest City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Forest City, NC
Which areas near Forest City do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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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 Forest City technician a trip for parts.