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 Silver Lake, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Silver Lake, NC
14 repair companies serve Silver Lake from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Navassa (1), and Rocky Point (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 13 businesses. Nearest on the list: A & D Appliance Repair, around 3.0 miles out.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.0, 4.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
Closest matches for Silver Lake: Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (10.5 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Appliance Service Co (4.4 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); A & D Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Silver Lake
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Silver Lake. Ice maker repair in Silver Lake.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Silver Lake, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Around Silver Lake
Most ice machine calls in Silver Lake 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Silver Lake
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Silver Lake, NC
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Silver Lake
Ice Machine Repair Near Silver Lake
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Silver Lake faster.