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 Fair Lawn, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Fair Lawn, NJ
40 repair companies serve Fair Lawn from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Fair Lawn itself, and other nearby bases include Clifton (7), Paterson (6), and Paramus (6). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Sureline Appliance Repair Crew, around 0.3 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fair Lawn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Fair Lawn list: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (20.9 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (21.9 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (23.9 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Fair Lawn is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fair Lawn.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Fair Lawn Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fair Lawn, NJ
Which areas near Fair Lawn do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Fair Lawn, 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 Fair Lawn faster.