Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Claymont and the New Castle County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Claymont, DE
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Claymont. 1 list an address in Claymont, and the rest are spread across Wilmington (14), Media (4), and Glenolden (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. The closest is Appliance Repairly, about 1.1 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
First up for Claymont: Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (2.1 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (28.9 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (12.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Claymont
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Claymont is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Claymont.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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 Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Claymont, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What Claymont Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Claymont come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
In Delaware, you can report a problem to the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit (Consumer Mediation Unit).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Claymont
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Claymont, DE
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Claymont
Ice Machine Repair Near Claymont
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Claymont technician a trip for parts.