An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near South Hill
Within 60 miles of South Hill there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Syracuse (8), Elmira (3), and Liverpool (3). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. 15 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Ulvarix Appliance Repair Ithaca, about 2.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether South Hill is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 43 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 5.0, 17.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
First up for South Hill: Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Ithaca, 4.2 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.8 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (18.1 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in South Hill
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Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for South Hill
Most ice maker calls in South Hill 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.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in South Hill
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Hill, NY
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Ice Maker Repair Near South Hill
Before you call a South Hill 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.