When an ice machine in Manteo slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Manteo and the Dare County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Manteo, NC
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Manteo. 1 of them are based in Manteo itself, and other nearby bases include Kill Devil Hills (2), Elizabeth City (2), and Virginia Beach (1). Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 6 businesses. Nearest on the list: Smith Appliance Services, around 1.1 miles out. Manteo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 9.0, 9.0 |
At the top of the Manteo list: G H Appliance Repair of OBX (9.0 miles away, based in Kill Devil Hills, 4.9 stars from 748 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smith Appliance Services (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Coastland Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Kill Devil Hills, 3.2 stars from 11 reviews); Harris Appliance Repair (45.4 miles away, based in Elizabeth City, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Manteo
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Manteo is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Manteo.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Manteo
Most ice machine calls in Manteo 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.
Before You Book in Manteo
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Manteo, 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 Manteo technician a trip for parts.