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 Cohoes and the Albany County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Cohoes, NY
40 repair companies serve Cohoes from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Schenectady (12), Albany (7), and Latham (3). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. Nearest on the list: Earl B. Feiden Appliance, around 3.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cohoes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 47 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 3.5, 3.8 |
At the top of the Cohoes list: Earl B. Feiden Appliance (3.3 miles away, based in Latham, 4.9 stars from 2,284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (7.9 miles away, based in Clifton Park, 4.7 stars from 375 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (14.3 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Appliance Technician Services Inc (17.5 miles away, based in Selkirk, 4.9 stars from 230 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Cohoes
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Cohoes. Ice maker repair in Cohoes.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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 Cohoes Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Cohoes 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.
Before You Book in Cohoes
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cohoes, NY
Do you cover Cohoes and nearby towns?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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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 Cohoes technician a trip for parts.