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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Wilmington and the New Castle County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Wilmington
40 repair companies serve Wilmington from within 30 miles. 14 list an address in Wilmington, and other nearby bases include New Castle (6), Newark (4), and Media (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Appliance Repair Technologies Wilmington, about 0.2 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
The leading options for Wilmington are Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (4.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (9.3 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in West Chester, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Wilmington
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
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 Wilmington
Most ice maker calls in Wilmington 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Wilmington
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Wilmington, DE
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Wilmington
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Wilmington faster and cheaper.