When an ice maker in Garner 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Garner, NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Garner. 2 list an address in Garner, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (19), Cary (6), and Fuquay-Varina (4). Distances run up to about 16 miles. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Ark Appliance Repair Service LLC. is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Garner. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 4.4, 4.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
Closest matches for Garner: Mr. Appliance of Cary (10.6 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.7 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.5 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Garner
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Garner Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Garner, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 Garner
Most ice maker calls in Garner 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.
Before You Book in Garner
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Garner, NC
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Before you call a Garner 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.