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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Dumont and the Bergen County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Dumont, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dumont. 2 of them are based in Dumont itself, and other nearby bases include Paramus (6), Hackensack (6), and Bergenfield (3). Appliance Repair Technologies Dumont is the nearest, roughly 0.0 miles from Dumont. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dumont. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.3, 0.7 |
At the top of the Dumont list: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (19.6 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (27.2 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (18.5 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Dumont. Ice maker repair in Dumont.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Dumont, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Dumont Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Dumont 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.
Before You Book in Dumont
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dumont, NJ
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you cover Dumont and nearby towns?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Dumont technician a trip for parts.