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 Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis
Within 30 miles of Kannapolis there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Kannapolis itself, and other nearby bases include Concord (10), Mooresville (6), and Huntersville (6). Distances run up to about 17 miles. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Pulse Appliance Repair Kannapolis Co is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Kannapolis.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kannapolis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 3.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
The leading options for Kannapolis are SmartFix Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 1,197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 508 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CLT Appliance Repair Mooresville (14.6 miles away, based in Mooresville, 5.0 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair, LLC (4.6 miles away, based in Concord, 4.9 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- 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 Kannapolis
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 Kannapolis is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Kannapolis.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
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.
Around Kannapolis
Most ice machine calls in Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kannapolis, NC
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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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 Kannapolis faster.