When an ice machine in Somerville slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Somerville and the Somerset County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Somerville
Within 30 miles of Somerville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Somerset (5), New Brunswick (5), and Plainfield (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Nearest on the list: 01 Appliance Repair Service, around 1.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 33 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.1, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
The leading options for Somerville are George's Appliance Service (14.3 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Appliance Service LLC (11.4 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Barry's Appliance (2.3 miles away, based in Bridgewater, 4.8 stars from 876 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Plus (21.4 miles away, based in Flanders, 3.7 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Somerville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Somerville.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Somerville, 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Somerville Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Somerville 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Somerville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Somerville, NJ
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Somerville
Ice Machine Repair Near Somerville
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 Somerville faster.