Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lewes and the Sussex County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Lewes, DE
Within 30 miles of Lewes there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lewes itself, and other nearby bases include Rehoboth Beach (2), Cape May (2), and Ocean City (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Thoroughgood Appliances Inc., around 3.9 miles out.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 4.2, 4.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
First up for Lewes: Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Rehoboth Beach, 4.6 stars from 563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shore Appliance Connection (15.2 miles away, based in Ocean View, 4.7 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Milford, 4.6 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ed Wright's Appliance & Repair Service, Inc. (4.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lewes
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lewes. Ice maker repair in Lewes.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Lewes Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lewes 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Lewes
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lewes, DE
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lewes
Ice Machine Repair Near Lewes
Before you call a Lewes technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.