Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Asheville list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Asheville
28 repair companies serve Asheville from within 30 miles. 10 list an address in Asheville, and other nearby bases include Hendersonville (5), Waynesville (3), and Brevard (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Justice Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Asheville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.6, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
At the top of the Asheville list: Mr. Appliance of Asheville (9.9 miles away, based in Fletcher, 4.8 stars from 1,708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Haywood Appliance - Asheville Showroom (3.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 268 reviews); Haywood Appliance - Clyde Showroom (20.6 miles away, based in Clyde, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Asheville
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Asheville Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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 Maker Repair Costs in Asheville
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Asheville
Most ice maker calls in Asheville come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Asheville
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Asheville, NC
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Before you call a Asheville technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.