When an ice maker in Franklin 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Franklin and the Macon County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Franklin, NC
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Franklin. 4 list an address in Franklin, and the rest are spread across Seneca (4), Waynesville (3), and Brevard (3). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. 13 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Franklin is inside its regular service area.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.1, 4.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
The leading options for Franklin are Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Haywood Appliance - Clyde Showroom (35.7 miles away, based in Clyde, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (31.5 miles away, based in Waynesville, 4.6 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.5 miles away, based in Blairsville, 4.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Franklin, NC
Most ice maker calls in Franklin 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Franklin
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Franklin, NC
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Before you call a Franklin 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.