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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Vidalia
23 repair companies serve Vidalia from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Vidalia itself, and the rest are spread across Statesboro (4), Hinesville (3), and Jesup (3). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.8 miles away. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Vidalia is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 4.5, 26.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
The leading options for Vidalia are Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.6 miles away, based in Statesboro, 4.2 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (51.5 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Swainsboro, 4.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Vidalia Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Vidalia.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Vidalia
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Around Vidalia
Most ice maker calls in Vidalia 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Vidalia
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Vidalia, GA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you cover Vidalia and nearby towns?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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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 Vidalia faster and cheaper.