When an ice machine in Smithfield slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Smithfield, NC
40 repair companies serve Smithfield from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Smithfield, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (12), Goldsboro (5), and Fuquay-Varina (4). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Fixers Experts Appliance Smithfield, around 0.5 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 6.4, 8.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Smithfield: Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perry's Refrigeration (15.9 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Swift Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Raleigh, 5.0 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Smithfield is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Smithfield.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Smithfield, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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 Smithfield
Most ice machine calls in Smithfield 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 Smithfield
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Smithfield, 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 Smithfield technician a trip for parts.