When an ice maker in James City stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. 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 James City, NC
Within 60 miles of James City there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Jacksonville (5), Washington (4), and New Bern (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is ROWE APPLIANCE, about 3.9 miles away. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether James City is inside its regular service area.
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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 4.4, 6.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
At the top of the James City list: Cavalry Appliance Service (4.4 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Morehead City, 4.5 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.6 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aaron’s Appliance Repair (JACKSONVILLE) (26.9 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.0 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in James City
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 James City. Freezer repair in James City.
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Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for James City
Most ice maker calls in James 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. § 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in James City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: James City, NC
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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 James City faster and cheaper.