When an ice machine in Salem slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Salem, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Salem
40 repair companies serve Salem from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Wilmington (14), New Castle (6), and Newark (4). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. The closest is Cardinal Appliance Repair LLC, about 5.2 miles away. 2 list ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.2, 8.2, 9.2 |
Closest matches for Salem: Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (14.5 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts and Installation (9.6 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews); Ventura Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Townsend, 4.9 stars from 2,887 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Salem
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Salem. Ice maker repair in Salem.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
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:
- 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 machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Salem, NJ
Most ice machine calls in Salem 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.
Before You Book in Salem
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Salem, NJ
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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 Salem technician a trip for parts.