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 Upper Saddle River list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Upper Saddle River
Within 30 miles of Upper Saddle River there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Spring Valley (4), Ridgewood (3), and Paramus (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is Apex Appliance Repair Pros, about 2.1 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.1, 2.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
The leading options for Upper Saddle River are Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (28.8 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George's Appliance Service (29.4 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (6.9 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Repair Porter - Manhasset (27.8 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Upper Saddle River is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Upper Saddle River.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Upper Saddle River
Most ice machine calls in Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Upper Saddle River, NJ
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Upper Saddle River
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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 Upper Saddle River technician a trip for parts.