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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Oak Island
17 repair companies serve Oak Island from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Southport (1), and Shallotte (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Jamerson Appliance Repair, around 4.0 miles out. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 15.2, 20.3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
The leading options for Oak Island are Jamerson Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (27.6 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (21.0 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); A & D Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Oak Island. Ice maker repair in Oak Island.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
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:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oak Island, NC
Most ice machine calls in Oak Island 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 Oak Island Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Oak Island, NC
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Ice Machine Repair Near Oak Island
Before you call a Oak Island 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.