When an ice machine in Tabor City 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 Tabor City and the Columbus County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Tabor City, NC
Within 30 miles of Tabor City there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Tabor City itself, and other nearby bases include North Myrtle Beach (5), Conway (4), and Little River (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 6.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 19 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tabor City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.2, 15.2, 16.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
At the top of the Tabor City list: Dew's (25.6 miles away, based in North Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 911 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Tech Expert (21.3 miles away, based in Longs, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Loris, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Medic of Myrtle Beach, LLC (30.0 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.8 stars from 768 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Tabor City
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Tabor City
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Tabor City. Ice maker repair in Tabor City.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Tabor City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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.
What Tabor City Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Tabor City 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 Tabor City Repair Technician
- 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?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Tabor City, NC
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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How much does ice machine repair cost in Tabor City?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Tabor City technician a trip for parts.