Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The Kinston list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Kinston
40 repair companies serve Kinston from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Kinston, and other nearby bases include Goldsboro (5), Jacksonville (5), and Washington (4). The closest is Highland Appliance, about 1.1 miles away. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kinston is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 17.4, 20.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 50 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
Closest matches for Kinston: JB Appliance Solutions (51.7 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Cavalry Appliance Service (31.3 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perry's Refrigeration (29.9 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Kinston
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Kinston Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Kinston, 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 and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Kinston
Most ice maker calls in Kinston 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kinston
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kinston, NC
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Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Before you call a Kinston 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.