An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. Below are the companies within reach of Butner, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Butner, NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Butner. Other nearby bases include Durham (13), Raleigh (11), and Roxboro (4). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Douglas Ray Refrigeration, around 8.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.8, 8.9, 9.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
At the top of the Butner list: Mr. Appliance of Cary (25.0 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.7 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Durham Appliance Thrift and Repair LLC (15.3 miles away, based in Durham, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Butner Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker 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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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.
Around Butner
Most ice maker calls in Butner 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. ยง 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.
Before You Book in Butner
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Butner faster and cheaper.