When an ice maker in Wilmington stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Wilmington and the New Hanover County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Wilmington
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wilmington. 11 list an address in Wilmington, and other nearby bases include Rocky Point (1), Navassa (1), and Southport (1). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. The closest is Cape Fear Appliance Services, about 2.2 miles away. Of those, 3 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 13 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.0, 3.1 |
First up for Wilmington: Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (5.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (3.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Wilmington. Freezer repair in Wilmington.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Wilmington
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Wilmington, NC
Most ice maker calls in Wilmington 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 Wilmington
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Wilmington, 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 Wilmington technician a trip for parts.