Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Brookdale list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Brookdale, NJ
Within 30 miles of Brookdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Clifton (17), Passaic (5), and Bloomfield (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars. The closest is Appliance Repair Clifton Pros, about 1.1 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brookdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Brookdale: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (17.2 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (14.8 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam The Man Repairs LLC (3.0 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Brookdale
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Brookdale is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Brookdale.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Brookdale
Most ice machine calls in Brookdale come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Brookdale Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Brookdale, NJ
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Brookdale?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Brookdale
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Brookdale faster.