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 Oxford, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Oxford, NC
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oxford. 1 list an address in Oxford, and the rest are spread across Durham (9), Roxboro (4), and Raleigh (4). Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. The closest is Stovall's Appliance Services, about 2.9 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oxford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.9, 10.0, 20.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
Closest matches for Oxford: PRN Appliance Repair (28.7 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ifix Appliances LLC (24.1 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.8 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Oxford is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Oxford.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oxford, NC
Most ice machine calls in Oxford 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.
Before You Book in Oxford
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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: Oxford, NC
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Oxford?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Oxford
Ice Machine Repair Near Oxford
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 Oxford technician a trip for parts.