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. The Central Islip list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Central Islip, NY
40 repair companies serve Central Islip from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Central Islip, and the rest are spread across Hauppauge (6), Bohemia (5), and Brentwood (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Smart Central Islip Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Central Islip: GK Mechanical inc (5.9 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddies Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (26.4 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (2.5 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Central Islip
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 Central Islip is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Central Islip.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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.
What Central Islip Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Central Islip come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Central Islip
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Central Islip, NY
Why is my ice cloudy?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Central Islip, NY
Ice Machine Repair Near Central Islip
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 Central Islip faster.