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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kernersville and the Forsyth County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Kernersville, NC
40 repair companies serve Kernersville from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Kernersville, and the rest are spread across High Point (11), Winston-Salem (9), and Greensboro (9). Distances run up to about 16 miles. 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Works Kernersville, around 0.3 miles out. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 55 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
At the top of the Kernersville list: Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); John Michael & Associates, Inc. (9.0 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Kernersville Ice Maker Call
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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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Kernersville
Before you give up on the ice maker in Kernersville, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kernersville, NC
Most ice maker calls in Kernersville 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 Kernersville Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kernersville, NC
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Kernersville
Before you call a Kernersville 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.