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 Oxford and the Granville County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Oxford, NC
Within 30 miles of Oxford there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Oxford itself, and the rest are spread across Durham (9), Roxboro (4), and Raleigh (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Stovall's Appliance Services, about 2.9 miles away. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.9, 10.0, 20.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
The leading options for Oxford are Sears Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Durham, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews); Douglas Ray Refrigeration (20.0 miles away, based in Wake Forest, 4.1 stars from 17 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Oxford
Most ice maker calls in Oxford 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 Oxford Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oxford, NC
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Oxford
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Before you call a Oxford 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.