Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Morehead City and the Carteret County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Morehead City
Within 60 miles of Morehead City there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Morehead City, and the rest are spread across Jacksonville (5), New Bern (3), and Washington (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The closest is Bob's Appliance Services, about 0.9 miles away. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Morehead City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.9, 30.9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 15 |
First up for Morehead City: Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cavalry Appliance Service (31.9 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Bob's Appliance Services (0.9 miles away); Aaron’s Appliance Repair (JACKSONVILLE) (35.7 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.0 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Morehead City
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Morehead City. Ice maker repair in Morehead City.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Morehead City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
What Morehead City Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Morehead City 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 Morehead City
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Morehead City, NC
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 Morehead City technician a trip for parts.