A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. The Paterson list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Paterson
40 repair companies serve Paterson from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Paterson, and the rest are spread across Clifton (13), Passaic (5), and Fair Lawn (3). Straight Appliance solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Paterson. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Paterson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.5, 1.0 |
At the top of the Paterson list: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (20.8 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (19.2 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam The Man Repairs LLC (4.2 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Paterson
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Paterson
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 Paterson is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Paterson.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
What Paterson Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Paterson 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 Paterson Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Paterson, NJ
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Paterson
Ice Machine Repair Near Paterson
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 Paterson technician a trip for parts.