Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Seaford, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Seaford
22 repair companies serve Seaford from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Salisbury (7), Easton (2), and Rehoboth Beach (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Appliance Repair De, about 12.4 miles away. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Seaford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.4, 13.9, 14.2 |
Closest matches for Seaford: Sears Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Milford, 4.6 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shore Appliance Connection (20.0 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.8 stars from 503 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shore Appliance Connection (29.3 miles away, based in Ocean View, 4.7 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Seaford
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Seaford Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Seaford
Most ice maker calls in Seaford 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 Seaford
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Seaford, DE
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Seaford?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Seaford
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Seaford faster and cheaper.