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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Tarboro, NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Tarboro. The rest are spread across Goldsboro (5), Washington (4), and Wendell (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 14.6 miles from Tarboro. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Tarboro is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tarboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.6, 15.5, 22.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 52 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
The leading options for Tarboro are JB Appliance Solutions (22.1 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Rocky Mount, 4.4 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.3 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perry's Refrigeration (45.7 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 Tarboro
Most ice maker calls in Tarboro 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.
Questions to Ask a Tarboro Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tarboro, NC
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Tarboro
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Before you call a Tarboro 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.