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. The Raleigh 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 Raleigh
40 repair companies serve Raleigh from within 30 miles. 20 list an address in Raleigh, and other nearby bases include Cary (6), Durham (5), and Wake Forest (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.1 miles away. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Raleigh. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.6, 3.1 |
Closest matches for Raleigh: Mr. Appliance of Cary (9.1 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PRN Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Raleigh
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- 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 Raleigh is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Raleigh.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Raleigh
Most ice machine calls in Raleigh 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 Raleigh
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Raleigh, NC
Does my ice maker need descaling?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Before you call a Raleigh 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.