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. 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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Hillsborough, NC
Within 30 miles of Hillsborough there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Durham (13), Cary (6), and Burlington (5). AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina is the nearest, roughly 9.3 miles from Hillsborough. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.3, 9.6, 10.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
The leading options for Hillsborough are Mr. Appliance of Cary (27.2 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Durham Appliance Thrift and Repair LLC (10.9 miles away, based in Durham, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Durham, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (9.3 miles away, based in Durham, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
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 Hillsborough.
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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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Hillsborough
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
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.
Local Notes for Hillsborough
Most ice maker calls in Hillsborough 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. ยง 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 Hillsborough Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hillsborough, NC
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you cover Hillsborough and nearby towns?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hillsborough
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Before you call a Hillsborough 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.