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. Below are the companies within reach of Oak Island, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Oak Island
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oak Island. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (11), Southport (1), and Shallotte (1). 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Jamerson Appliance Repair, around 4.0 miles out. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.0, 15.2, 20.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
First up for Oak Island: Jamerson Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Shallotte, 4.5 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (27.6 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (21.0 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Oak Island Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Oak Island 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.
Before You Book in Oak Island
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oak Island, NC
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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 Oak Island technician a trip for parts.