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. The Lewes list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Lewes
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lewes. 1 list an address in Lewes, and other nearby bases include Rehoboth Beach (2), Cape May (2), and Ocean City (2). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Thoroughgood Appliances Inc. is the nearest, roughly 3.9 miles from Lewes. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 4.2, 4.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
The leading options for Lewes are 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 Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Lewes. Freezer repair in Lewes.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Lewes Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lewes 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.
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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lewes, DE
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Before you call a Lewes 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.