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. Below are the companies within reach of Tabor City, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Tabor City, NC
Within 30 miles of Tabor City there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Tabor City itself, and the rest are spread across North Myrtle Beach (5), Conway (4), and Little River (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 6.2 miles from Tabor City. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tabor City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.2, 15.2, 16.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
First up for Tabor City: Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Loris, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Defiance (25.3 miles away, based in North Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 143 reviews); Domestic Appliance Service/ (25.8 miles away, based in North Myrtle Beach, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Tabor City Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Tabor City.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Tabor City, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Tabor City
Most ice maker calls in Tabor City 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 Tabor City Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tabor City, NC
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Tabor City
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Tabor City faster and cheaper.