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 New Brunswick and the Middlesex County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near New Brunswick
Within 30 miles of New Brunswick there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in New Brunswick itself, and other nearby bases include Somerset (5), Edison (5), and Highland Park (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Nearest on the list: PrimeFix Co., around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
Closest matches for New Brunswick: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (29.2 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (15.3 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Appliance Service LLC (6.2 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for New Brunswick. Ice maker repair in New Brunswick.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 New Brunswick, NJ
Most ice machine calls in New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: New Brunswick, NJ
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Ice Machine Repair Near New Brunswick
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 New Brunswick technician a trip for parts.