When an ice maker in Cary stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. The Cary list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Cary
40 repair companies serve Cary from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Cary, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (18), Durham (7), and Fuquay-Varina (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. You First Repairs LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Cary. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cary. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.1, 1.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Cary are Mr. Appliance of Cary (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.7 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.5 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Cary. Freezer repair in Cary.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung 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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Cary
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Cary
Most ice maker calls in Cary 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.
Questions to Ask a Cary Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Cary, NC
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Cary
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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 Cary faster and cheaper.