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. Below are the companies within reach of Cliffside Park, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Cliffside Park
40 repair companies serve Cliffside Park from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Cliffside Park itself, and other nearby bases include New York (18), Palisades Park (5), and North Bergen (4). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 24 businesses. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Tech Cliffside Park, around 0.0 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cliffside Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.2, 0.7 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
Closest matches for Cliffside Park: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (11.2 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (23.3 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (15.2 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Cliffside Park
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Cliffside Park is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cliffside Park.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Cliffside Park
Most ice machine calls in Cliffside Park 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Cliffside Park
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cliffside Park, NJ
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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 Cliffside Park faster.