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 Glen Ridge and the Essex County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Glen Ridge
Within 30 miles of Glen Ridge there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Newark (9), Clifton (9), and Bloomfield (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Westcrest Appliance Services, around 0.6 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 1.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
The leading options for Glen Ridge are Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (16.8 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (12.5 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam The Man Repairs LLC (5.3 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Glen Ridge
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Glen Ridge. Ice maker repair in Glen Ridge.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Glen Ridge, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Glen Ridge, NJ
Most ice machine calls in Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge
- 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)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Glen Ridge, NJ
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Glen Ridge technician a trip for parts.