Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Little Ferry and the Bergen County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Little Ferry
Within 30 miles of Little Ferry there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Little Ferry, and other nearby bases include Hackensack (6), Palisades Park (5), and North Bergen (4). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Little Ferry Affordable Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Little Ferry. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Little Ferry. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
The leading options for Little Ferry are Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (13.6 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (21.5 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (18.1 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Little Ferry
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 Little Ferry is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Little Ferry.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Little Ferry, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Little Ferry, NJ
Most ice machine calls in Little Ferry 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.
Questions to Ask a Little Ferry Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Little Ferry, NJ
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Do you cover Little Ferry and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Little Ferry
Ice Machine Repair Near Little Ferry
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 Little Ferry faster.