Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Manteo and the Dare County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Manteo
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Manteo. 1 of them are based in Manteo itself, and other nearby bases include Kill Devil Hills (2), Elizabeth City (2), and Virginia Beach (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 1 lists ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Smith Appliance Services, about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 6 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Manteo is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Manteo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 9.0, 9.0 |
First up for Manteo: G H Appliance Repair of OBX (9.0 miles away, based in Kill Devil Hills, 4.9 stars from 748 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smith Appliance Services (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Coastland Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Kill Devil Hills, 3.2 stars from 11 reviews); Harris Appliance Repair (45.4 miles away, based in Elizabeth City, 3.0 stars from 6 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Manteo.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Manteo, NC
Most ice maker calls in Manteo 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 Manteo Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Manteo, NC
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Manteo
Ice Maker Repair Near Manteo
Before you call a Manteo technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.