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 Roanoke Rapids, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Roanoke Rapids
Within 60 miles of Roanoke Rapids there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Roanoke Rapids itself, and the rest are spread across Petersburg (4), Rocky Mount (2), and Youngsville (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Gordon’s Appliance Repair, LLC, about 1.2 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Roanoke Rapids is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 32.9, 33.5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 27 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
Closest matches for Roanoke Rapids: JB Appliance Solutions (36.9 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (33.5 miles away, based in Rocky Mount, 4.4 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.9 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.9 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Roanoke Rapids is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Roanoke Rapids.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Roanoke Rapids, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Roanoke Rapids, NC
Most ice machine calls in Roanoke Rapids 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Roanoke Rapids
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Roanoke Rapids, NC
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Before you call a Roanoke Rapids 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.