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. 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 Ridgewood
Within 30 miles of Ridgewood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Ridgewood, and other nearby bases include Paramus (6), Paterson (4), and Fair Lawn (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Bergen County, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 32 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Ridgewood are Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (23.7 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (24.4 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (4.5 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ridgewood
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Ridgewood. Ice maker repair in Ridgewood.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Ridgewood, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Ridgewood
Most ice machine calls in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ridgewood, NJ
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Ridgewood do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Ridgewood technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.