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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near East Rutherford
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Rutherford. 1 list an address in East Rutherford, and other nearby bases include Clifton (7), Passaic (5), and Lyndhurst (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Pinecrest Rutherford Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Rutherford. 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) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
Closest matches for East Rutherford: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (13.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (18.4 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam The Man Repairs LLC (3.7 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 East Rutherford. Ice maker repair in East Rutherford.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in East Rutherford, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 East Rutherford Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: East Rutherford, NJ
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Ice Machine Repair Near East Rutherford
Before you call a East Rutherford 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.