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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Gastonia, NC
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gastonia. 7 list an address in Gastonia, and the rest are spread across Charlotte (15), Pineville (3), and Fort Mill (3). The 38 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Redtell Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Gastonia.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 25 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.0, 3.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Gastonia: Mr. Appliance of Gastonia (3.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 410 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Charlotte (17.2 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.8 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable appliance (4.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 85 reviews); A Tech Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.5 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- 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 Gastonia. Ice maker repair in Gastonia.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
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 Gastonia
Most ice machine calls in Gastonia 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 Gastonia
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gastonia, NC
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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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 Gastonia technician a trip for parts.