Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ventnor City and the Atlantic County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Ventnor City, NJ
21 repair companies serve Ventnor City from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Ventnor City itself, and the rest are spread across Pleasantville (3), Galloway (3), and Somers Point (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: C & R Appliance of Galloway Inc, around 0.6 miles out.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.8, 3.6 |
Closest matches for Ventnor City: C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (10.0 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Mays Landing, 4.2 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C & R Appliance Services By Carl (5.7 miles away, based in Brigantine, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Atlantic and Cape May (20.0 miles away, based in Cape May Court House, 4.7 stars from 479 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ventnor City
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 Ventnor City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ventnor City.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Ventnor City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Ventnor City Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Ventnor City 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 Ventnor City
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ventnor City, NJ
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How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Ventnor City 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.