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 Kings Mountain and the Cleveland County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Kings Mountain
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kings Mountain. 2 list an address in Kings Mountain, and other nearby bases include Gastonia (7), Charlotte (7), and Fort Mill (5). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 14 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. G E Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Kings Mountain. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kings Mountain. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 22 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 9.1 |
Closest matches for Kings Mountain: Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Shelby, 4.6 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Charlotte (26.2 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.8 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hey Key Appliance & HVAC Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wayne's Appliance Service (19.6 miles away, based in York, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Kings Mountain
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Kings Mountain. Freezer repair in Kings Mountain.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Around Kings Mountain
Most ice maker calls in Kings Mountain 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Kings Mountain
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kings Mountain, NC
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Kings Mountain
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Before you call a Kings Mountain 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.