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. The Lumberton list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Lumberton, NC
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lumberton. 4 list an address in Lumberton, and other nearby bases include Fayetteville (5), Pembroke (1), and Shannon (1). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 13 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.2, 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
Closest matches for Lumberton: Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Moore Appliance Service (28.0 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.9 stars from 479 reviews); Thomas Supply (4.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trinity Appliance Service (12.9 miles away, based in Shannon, 4.9 stars from 67 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lumberton
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Lumberton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lumberton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Lumberton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Around Lumberton
Most ice machine calls in Lumberton 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 Lumberton Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lumberton, NC
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Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Lumberton, NC
More Ice Machine Repair Pages Nearby
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 Lumberton faster.