A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Dunellen and the Middlesex County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Dunellen
40 repair companies serve Dunellen from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Dunellen, and the rest are spread across Edison (6), Somerset (5), and New Brunswick (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Dunellen, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dunellen. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.0, 2.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 22 |
The leading options for Dunellen are Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (28.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (8.6 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (5.2 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Dunellen
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Dunellen
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Dunellen. Ice maker repair in Dunellen.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Dunellen Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Dunellen 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 Dunellen
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dunellen, NJ
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Dunellen, NJ
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Before you call a Dunellen technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.