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 Hampstead, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Hampstead, NC
Within 30 miles of Hampstead there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Rocky Point (1), and Navassa (1). Distances run up to about 20 miles. 2 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Mastertech Services Inc, around 7.7 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hampstead. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.7, 8.2, 10.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
At the top of the Hampstead list: Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (10.8 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (16.3 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews); Pristine Grills (10.6 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Hampstead.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Hampstead
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Hampstead, NC
Most ice maker calls in Hampstead 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.
Questions to Ask a Hampstead Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hampstead, NC
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hampstead
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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 Hampstead faster and cheaper.