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. Below are the companies within reach of Elizabeth City, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Elizabeth City, NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Elizabeth City. 2 of them are based in Elizabeth City itself, and the rest are spread across Virginia Beach (15), Chesapeake (7), and Norfolk (6). The farthest listed company is about 42 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Elizabeth City. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 35 businesses. Elizabeth City 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 56 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 6.0, 29.8 |
Closest matches for Elizabeth City: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (39.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (35.3 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (33.5 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance Builder Direct (39.6 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Elizabeth City Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Elizabeth City 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Elizabeth City Repair Technician
- 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?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Elizabeth City, NC
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
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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 Elizabeth City technician a trip for parts.