Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The Folkston list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Folkston, GA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Folkston. Other nearby bases include Jacksonville (22), Brunswick (7), and Waycross (2). Distances run up to about 48 miles. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is S & D Refrigeration And Appliance Services, about 19.3 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Folkston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Folkston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.3, 22.0, 26.6 |
Closest matches for Folkston: Hartman's Appliance Repair (39.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (40.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.2 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Home Services (31.2 miles away, based in Waycross, 4.4 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Folkston
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Folkston
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 Folkston. Freezer repair in Folkston.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working 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)
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Folkston, GA
Most ice maker calls in Folkston 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Folkston
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Folkston, GA
How much does ice maker repair cost in Folkston?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Folkston
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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 Folkston technician a trip for parts.