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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Garfield and the Bergen County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Garfield
40 repair companies serve Garfield from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Garfield, and other nearby bases include Clifton (14), Hackensack (6), and Passaic (5). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Garfield Emergency Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Garfield. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Garfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.7, 0.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Garfield list: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (17.2 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (19.6 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam The Man Repairs LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Garfield is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Garfield.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Garfield
Most ice machine calls in Garfield 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Garfield
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Garfield, NJ
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Garfield?
Which areas near Garfield do these technicians cover?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Garfield
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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 Garfield faster.