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 Whiteville and the Columbus County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Whiteville, NC
Within 60 miles of Whiteville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Whiteville, and the rest are spread across Myrtle Beach (10), North Myrtle Beach (5), and Lumberton (4). Distances run up to about 45 miles. Bass Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Whiteville. Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Whiteville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Whiteville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 21.1, 21.8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
First up for Whiteville: Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Loris, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.7 miles away, based in Shallotte, 4.5 stars from 403 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jamerson Appliance Repair (45.5 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Lumberton, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Whiteville
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Whiteville
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Whiteville, NC
Most ice maker calls in Whiteville 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 Whiteville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Whiteville, NC
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Whiteville?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Whiteville
Before you call a Whiteville 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.