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 Highland Lakes and the Sussex County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Highland Lakes
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Highland Lakes. Other nearby bases include Middletown (6), Rockaway (3), and Dover (3). The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Superior Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 7.5 miles from Highland Lakes.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.5, 15.1, 16.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
First up for Highland Lakes: Service Plus (23.8 miles away, based in Flanders, 3.7 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General George Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Goshen, 5.0 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Slicker's Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in Middletown, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Wantage, 4.9 stars from 51 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Highland Lakes
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 Highland Lakes is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Highland Lakes.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Highland Lakes, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
Local Notes for Highland Lakes
Most ice machine calls in Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes
- 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)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Highland Lakes, NJ
Do you cover Highland Lakes and nearby towns?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Highland Lakes 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.