Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Carteret and the Middlesex County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Carteret, NJ
Within 30 miles of Carteret there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Carteret, and other nearby bases include Staten Island (14), Perth Amboy (6), and Elizabeth (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC, around 0.1 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carteret. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.3, 2.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 55 |
Closest matches for Carteret: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (16.1 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (12.5 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Manhattan HVAC & Refrigeration Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Staten Island, 4.9 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Carteret
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Carteret
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Carteret. Ice maker repair in Carteret.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
What Carteret Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Carteret 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 Carteret Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carteret, NJ
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you cover Carteret and nearby towns?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Carteret
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 Carteret faster.