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 Forest City, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Forest City, NC
17 repair companies serve Forest City from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Forest City, and other nearby bases include Spartanburg (5), Marion (3), and Boiling Springs (2). 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Tri City Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Forest City. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 17.1, 19.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
At the top of the Forest City list: Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Shelby, 4.6 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DP Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Boiling Springs, 4.5 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Turner's Appliance Repair & Refrigeration (17.1 miles away, based in Chesnee, 4.9 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Marion, 4.6 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Forest City Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
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.
What Forest City Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Forest 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 Forest City
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Forest City, NC
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Do you cover Forest City and nearby towns?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Forest City
Ice Maker Repair Near Forest City
Before you call a Forest City 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.