A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Kernersville, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Kernersville, NC
Within 30 miles of Kernersville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Kernersville, and the rest are spread across High Point (11), Winston-Salem (9), and Greensboro (9). The closest is Appliance Works Kernersville, about 0.3 miles away. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kernersville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 55 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
At the top of the Kernersville list: John Michael & Associates, Inc. (9.0 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Convenient Appliance Service (13.1 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 4.9 stars from 2,279 reviews); Convenient Appliance Service (12.9 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.9 stars from 1,961 reviews); Advanced Appliance Service (14.3 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 4.6 stars from 2,746 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Kernersville
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 Kernersville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Kernersville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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 machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kernersville, NC
Most ice machine calls in Kernersville 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.
Before You Book in Kernersville
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kernersville, NC
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Kernersville, NC
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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 Kernersville faster.