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. The Old Tappan list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Old Tappan
Within 30 miles of Old Tappan there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Bergenfield (3), Paramus (3), and Yonkers (3). Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars. The closest is Sparkill Appliance Repair Technologies, about 2.1 miles away.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.2, 2.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
The leading options for Old Tappan are Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (24.4 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (21.3 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (3.3 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Old Tappan
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- 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 Old Tappan
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 Old Tappan is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Old Tappan.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Old Tappan
Most ice machine calls in Old Tappan 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 Old Tappan Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Old Tappan, NJ
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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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 Old Tappan faster.