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. Below are the companies within reach of North Wilkesboro, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving North Wilkesboro, NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of North Wilkesboro. The rest are spread across Mooresville (7), Winston-Salem (6), and Hickory (5). The farthest listed company is about 50 miles out. Nearest on the list: Bob Young's Appliances, around 4.8 miles out. Of those, 15 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 38 businesses. North Wilkesboro is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.8, 15.6, 24.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
First up for North Wilkesboro: A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (33.4 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.4 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davie Major Appliance Repair (37.3 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews); Quick Reliable Appliance Repair of Mooresville, NC (42.4 miles away, based in Mooresville, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in North Wilkesboro, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Wilkesboro, NC
Most ice maker calls in North Wilkesboro 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 North Wilkesboro Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: North Wilkesboro, NC
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in North Wilkesboro
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Before you call a North Wilkesboro 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.