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. The Plainfield list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Plainfield, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Plainfield. 4 list an address in Plainfield, and the rest are spread across Edison (6), Westfield (3), and Highland Park (3). TJ's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Plainfield. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.5, 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 23 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 23 |
The leading options for Plainfield are Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (25.1 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (6.3 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (5.6 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Plainfield. Ice maker repair in Plainfield.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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 Plainfield
Most ice machine calls in Plainfield 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 Plainfield
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Plainfield, NJ
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield faster.