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 Oak Ridge and the Guilford County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Oak Ridge
Within 30 miles of Oak Ridge there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Greensboro (14), High Point (11), and Winston-Salem (7). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Kernersville Appliance Works is the nearest, roughly 5.8 miles from Oak Ridge. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oak Ridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.8, 6.2, 6.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
First up for Oak Ridge: John Michael & Associates, Inc. (12.0 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Edward's Appliance Service (24.7 miles away, based in Gibsonville, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Oak Ridge
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 Oak Ridge.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Local Notes for Oak Ridge
Most ice maker calls in Oak Ridge 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 Ridge
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oak Ridge, NC
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
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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 Oak Ridge faster and cheaper.