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. The Hampstead 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 Hampstead
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hampstead. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (11), Rocky Point (1), and Navassa (1). Nearest on the list: Mastertech Services Inc, around 7.7 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.7, 8.2, 10.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
Closest matches for Hampstead: Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (10.8 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (16.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); A & D Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews); Archer's Appliance & TV Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.3 stars from 275 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hampstead
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hampstead
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hampstead. Ice maker repair in Hampstead.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Hampstead, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hampstead, NC
Most ice machine calls in Hampstead 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.
Questions to Ask a Hampstead Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hampstead, NC
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Hampstead, NC
Ice Machine Repair Near Hampstead
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 Hampstead technician a trip for parts.