When an ice machine in Rumson slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Rumson 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 Rumson
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rumson. The rest are spread across Staten Island (5), Middletown Township (4), and Matawan (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair Red Bank Inc, about 3.6 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rumson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.6, 4.1, 4.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 27 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 29 |
First up for Rumson: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (21.1 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BCHD Appliance Repair Service & HVAC (14.8 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 4.9 stars from 105 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Rumson
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Rumson. Ice maker repair in Rumson.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Rumson
Most ice machine calls in Rumson 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 Rumson
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rumson, NJ
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Rumson?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Rumson
Ice Machine Repair Near Rumson
Before you call a Rumson 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.