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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near North Caldwell
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Caldwell. Other nearby bases include Clifton (13), Wayne (3), and Fairfield (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Dan Marc Appliance, about 1.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.5, 1.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
Closest matches for North Caldwell: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (21.5 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (13.3 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Marc Appliance (1.3 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in North Caldwell
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for North Caldwell. Ice maker repair in North Caldwell.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for North Caldwell
Most ice machine calls in North Caldwell 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 North Caldwell Repair Technician
- 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)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Caldwell, NJ
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How much does ice machine repair cost in North Caldwell?
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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 North Caldwell technician a trip for parts.