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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Whiteville and the Columbus County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Whiteville, NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Whiteville. 1 list an address in Whiteville, and the rest are spread across Myrtle Beach (10), North Myrtle Beach (5), and Lumberton (4). Distances run up to about 45 miles. Nearest on the list: Bass Appliance Services, around 0.6 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Whiteville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Whiteville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 31 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 21.1, 21.8 |
Closest matches for Whiteville: RG & E Services LLC (46.9 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Dew's (36.1 miles away, based in North Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 911 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Tech Expert (30.7 miles away, based in Longs, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Loris, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Whiteville
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Whiteville. Ice maker repair in Whiteville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Whiteville, 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Whiteville, NC
Most ice machine calls in Whiteville 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Whiteville
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Whiteville, NC
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Which areas near Whiteville do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 Whiteville technician a trip for parts.