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. The Morganton list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Morganton
Within 30 miles of Morganton there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Morganton, and the rest are spread across Hickory (5), Marion (3), and Newton (2). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 4.2, 16.8 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
The leading options for Morganton are Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Billy Ray's appliance (16.8 miles away, based in Marion, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews); A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (18.2 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Marion, 4.6 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Morganton
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Morganton. Ice maker repair in Morganton.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Morganton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Morganton Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Morganton 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Morganton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Morganton, NC
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Before you call a Morganton technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.