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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Smyrna, DE
38 repair companies serve Smyrna from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Smyrna, and other nearby bases include Dover (6), New Castle (6), and Newark (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Emergency Appliance Repair in Smyrna, around 0.4 miles out. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 30 businesses.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 8.2, 9.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
At the top of the Smyrna list: Sears Appliance Repair (27.6 miles away, based in Milford, 4.6 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Elkton, 4.5 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Newark, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Smyrna Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Smyrna
Most ice maker calls in Smyrna 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).
Questions to Ask a Smyrna Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Smyrna, DE
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Smyrna
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Smyrna technician a trip for parts.