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. Below are the companies within reach of Franklin, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Franklin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Franklin. 4 list an address in Franklin, and the rest are spread across Seneca (4), Waynesville (3), and Brevard (3). Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 40 businesses. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Franklin is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.1, 4.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
The leading options for Franklin are Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave's Appliance Services (3.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 14 reviews); Haywood Appliance - Clyde Showroom (35.7 miles away, based in Clyde, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews); Peavy's Appliance Services (7.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
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 Franklin. Ice maker repair in Franklin.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
What Franklin Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Franklin 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Franklin
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Franklin, NC
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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 Franklin faster.