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. Below are the companies within reach of Smyrna, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Smyrna, DE
Within 30 miles of Smyrna there are 38 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Smyrna, and the rest are spread across Dover (6), New Castle (6), and Newark (4). Emergency Appliance Repair in Smyrna is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Smyrna. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Smyrna. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 38 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 8.2, 9.6 |
At the top of the Smyrna list: Ventura Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Townsend, 4.9 stars from 2,887 reviews); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (25.6 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.6 miles away, based in Milford, 4.6 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big Red Services - HVAC, Plumbing, Electric (12.2 miles away, based in Camden Wyoming, 4.9 stars from 335 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Smyrna
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 Smyrna is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Smyrna.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Smyrna, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Smyrna
Most ice machine calls in Smyrna 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).
Questions to Ask a Smyrna Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Smyrna, DE
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you cover Smyrna and nearby towns?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Smyrna, DE
Ice Machine Repair Near Smyrna
Before you call a Smyrna 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.