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 Lenoir list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Lenoir, NC
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lenoir. The rest are spread across Hickory (5), Morganton (2), and Newton (2). Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. A1 Appliance Repair Hickory is the nearest, roughly 15.0 miles from Lenoir.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lenoir. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.0, 15.1, 15.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
First up for Lenoir: A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (15.0 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Morganton, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Benfield Appliance Repair, LLC (19.7 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.7 stars from 107 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lenoir
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lenoir. Ice maker repair in Lenoir.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Lenoir, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Lenoir
Most ice machine calls in Lenoir 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 Lenoir Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lenoir, NC
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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 Lenoir technician a trip for parts.