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 St. James and the Brunswick County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in St. James, NC
Within 30 miles of St. James there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (11), Southport (1), and Shallotte (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Jamerson Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from St. James. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. James. 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) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 16.5, 19.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
First up for St. James: Jamerson Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (26.8 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.5 miles away, based in Shallotte, 4.5 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Co (20.2 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in St. James
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a St. James Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around St. James
Most ice maker calls in St. James 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in St. James
- 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: St. James, NC
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in St. James
Ice Maker Repair Near St. James
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in St. James faster and cheaper.