Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hickory and the Catawba County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Hickory
Within 30 miles of Hickory there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Hickory, and other nearby bases include Mooresville (4), Newton (2), and Morganton (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Hickory. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 3.1, 3.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
The leading options for Hickory are A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LKN Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Denver, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Reliable Appliance Repair of Mooresville, NC (25.8 miles away, based in Mooresville, 4.7 stars from 92 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
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Hickory Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hickory 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 Hickory Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hickory, NC
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Hickory
Ice Maker Repair Near Hickory
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Hickory technician a trip for parts.