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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Margate City, NJ
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Margate City. The rest are spread across Pleasantville (3), Galloway (3), and Somers Point (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. C & R Appliance of Galloway Inc is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Margate City.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Margate City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 3.2, 4.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
The leading options for Margate City are C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (11.3 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Mays Landing, 4.2 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Atlantic and Cape May (18.5 miles away, based in Cape May Court House, 4.7 stars from 479 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C & R Appliance Services By Carl (7.3 miles away, based in Brigantine, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Margate City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Margate City.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Margate City
Most ice machine calls in Margate City 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 Margate City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Margate City, NJ
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Margate City 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.