Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving St. Stephens and the Catawba County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving St. Stephens, NC
Within 30 miles of St. Stephens there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Mooresville (7), Hickory (5), and Newton (2). 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 4.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Stephens. 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) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.5, 6.2, 6.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 24 |
Closest matches for St. Stephens: A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (6.2 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LKN Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Denver, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Reliable Appliance Repair of Mooresville, NC (24.1 miles away, based in Mooresville, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 St. Stephens. Freezer repair in St. Stephens.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in St. Stephens
Before you give up on the ice maker in St. Stephens, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Local Notes for St. Stephens
Most ice maker calls in St. Stephens 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near St. Stephens
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: St. Stephens, NC
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Before you call a St. Stephens 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.