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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Newton
Within 30 miles of Newton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Newton, and the rest are spread across Mooresville (7), Huntersville (6), and Hickory (5). Local Appliance Repair Newton is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Newton. 15 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 40 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.8, 5.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
The leading options for Newton are A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (9.2 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LKN Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Denver, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Reliable Appliance Repair of Mooresville, NC (19.2 miles away, based in Mooresville, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Newton
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- 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
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Newton. Freezer repair in Newton.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Newton Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Newton 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.
Before You Book in Newton
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Newton, NC
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Before you call a Newton 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.