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. Below are the companies within reach of North Wilkesboro, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near North Wilkesboro
Within 60 miles of North Wilkesboro there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Mooresville (7), Winston-Salem (6), and Hickory (5). Distances run up to about 50 miles. The closest is Bob Young's Appliances, about 4.8 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether North Wilkesboro is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Wilkesboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.8, 15.6, 24.4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
Closest matches for North Wilkesboro: Quick Reliable Appliance Repair of Mooresville, NC (42.4 miles away, based in Mooresville, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bob Young's Appliances (4.8 miles away, based in Wilkesboro, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (33.4 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davie Major Appliance Repair (37.3 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in North Wilkesboro
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 North Wilkesboro is the better fit. Ice maker repair in North Wilkesboro.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Wilkesboro, NC
Most ice machine calls in North Wilkesboro 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 North Wilkesboro Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Wilkesboro, NC
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a North Wilkesboro 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.