When an ice machine in Swansboro slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Swansboro and the Onslow County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Swansboro, NC
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Swansboro. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Jacksonville (5), and New Bern (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 10.8 miles out. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Swansboro is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.8, 12.9, 14.4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 30 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
Closest matches for Swansboro: Cavalry Appliance Service (27.7 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Midway Park, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aaron’s Appliance Repair (JACKSONVILLE) (14.4 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.0 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bell's Appliance Inc (20.1 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.6 stars from 1,038 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Swansboro
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Swansboro
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 Swansboro is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Swansboro.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Swansboro Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Swansboro 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.
Questions to Ask a Swansboro Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Swansboro, NC
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Before you call a Swansboro 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.