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 Smithfield, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Smithfield, NC
40 repair companies serve Smithfield from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Smithfield, and the rest are spread across Raleigh (12), Goldsboro (5), and Fuquay-Varina (4). Nearest on the list: Fixers Experts Appliance Smithfield, around 0.5 miles out. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Smithfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 6.4, 8.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Smithfield: Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perry's Refrigeration (15.9 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.3 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.7 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.5 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Smithfield Ice Maker Call
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 Smithfield. Freezer repair in Smithfield.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Smithfield
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Smithfield
Most ice maker calls in Smithfield 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 Smithfield
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Smithfield, 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 Smithfield faster and cheaper.