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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kill Devil Hills and the Dare County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Kill Devil Hills, NC
Our data shows 10 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Kill Devil Hills. 2 of them are based in Kill Devil Hills itself, and other nearby bases include Virginia Beach (4), Elizabeth City (2), and Manteo (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. G H Appliance Repair of OBX is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Kill Devil Hills. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.5 stars. Kill Devil Hills 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.0, 7.6 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
First up for Kill Devil Hills: G H Appliance Repair of OBX (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 748 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smith Appliance Services (7.6 miles away, based in Manteo, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Coastland Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 3.2 stars from 11 reviews); Harris Appliance Repair (41.0 miles away, based in Elizabeth City, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Kill Devil Hills
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 Kill Devil Hills.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Kill Devil Hills
Before you give up on the ice maker in Kill Devil Hills, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Kill Devil Hills Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kill Devil Hills, NC
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Kill Devil Hills
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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 Kill Devil Hills faster and cheaper.