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. Below are the companies within reach of Dix Hills, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Dix Hills
Within 30 miles of Dix Hills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Huntington (5), Melville (4), and Farmingdale (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Dix Hills. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 2.9, 3.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
First up for Dix Hills: GK Mechanical inc (13.5 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (18.9 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddies Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Americold Commercial Refrigeration Consultants Inc. (5.5 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Dix Hills. Ice maker repair in Dix Hills.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Dix Hills, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Dix Hills Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Dix Hills 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.
Questions to Ask a Dix Hills Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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: Dix Hills, NY
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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 Dix Hills technician a trip for parts.