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. The Franklin Center list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Franklin Center, NJ
40 repair companies serve Franklin Center from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Somerset (5), New Brunswick (5), and Edison (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Sumappliances repair service is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Franklin Center. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 23 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.1, 2.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 23 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Franklin Center list: George's Appliance Service (14.0 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Appliance Service LLC (7.9 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Barry's Appliance (2.8 miles away, based in Bridgewater, 4.8 stars from 876 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (7.6 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin Center
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Franklin Center. Ice maker repair in Franklin Center.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Franklin Center, NJ
Most ice machine calls in Franklin Center 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 Franklin Center
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Franklin Center, NJ
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Franklin Center technician a trip for parts.