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 Bessemer City list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Bessemer City, NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bessemer City. The rest are spread across Charlotte (11), Gastonia (7), and Huntersville (5). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Nearest on the list: G E Appliance Services, around 4.2 miles out. 17 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 4.4, 6.9 |
At the top of the Bessemer City list: Mr. Appliance of Central Charlotte (23.1 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.8 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Shelby, 4.6 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hey Key Appliance & HVAC Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LKN Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Denver, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Bessemer City. Freezer repair in Bessemer City.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Bessemer City
Most ice maker calls in Bessemer City 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 Bessemer City
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bessemer City, NC
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Bessemer City
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Bessemer City technician a trip for parts.