A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Selma, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Selma, NC
40 repair companies serve Selma from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Raleigh (14), Goldsboro (5), and Wendell (3). Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 39 businesses. The closest is Fixers Experts Appliance Smithfield, about 3.9 miles away.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 8.7, 9.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
At the top of the Selma list: Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perry's Refrigeration (14.4 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Swift Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Selma. Ice maker repair in Selma.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Selma, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Selma
Most ice machine calls in Selma 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Selma
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Selma, NC
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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 Selma technician a trip for parts.