Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Wilson, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Wilson, NC
Within 30 miles of Wilson there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Wilson, and other nearby bases include Goldsboro (4), Rocky Mount (2), and Wendell (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Bass Appliance Service & Sales, around 2.4 miles out. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 14.7, 16.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
At the top of the Wilson list: JB Appliance Solutions (16.3 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Rocky Mount, 4.4 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perry's Refrigeration (24.1 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Wilson
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Wilson
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 Wilson is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Wilson.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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 Wilson, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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 Wilson
Most ice machine calls in Wilson 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 Wilson Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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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 Wilson technician a trip for parts.