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 Pinehurst and the Moore County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Pinehurst, NC
Within 30 miles of Pinehurst there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Fayetteville (5), Sanford (4), and Southern Pines (1). Nearest on the list: Moore Appliance Service, around 3.3 miles out. 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 14 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pinehurst. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 13.6, 22.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
The leading options for Pinehurst are Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.6 stars from 248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sanford (29.6 miles away, based in Broadway, 4.6 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Fayetteville, 4.5 stars from 589 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Moore Appliance Service (3.3 miles away, based in Southern Pines, 4.9 stars from 760 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Pinehurst
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 Pinehurst. Freezer repair in Pinehurst.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Pinehurst
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Pinehurst
Most ice maker calls in Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Pinehurst, NC
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Pinehurst faster and cheaper.