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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Farmingdale, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Farmingdale. 4 of them are based in Farmingdale itself, and other nearby bases include Melville (4), Hicksville (4), and Levittown (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 30 businesses. The closest is Farmingdale Vacuum, about 0.7 miles away.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
Closest matches for Farmingdale: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (26.3 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GK Mechanical inc (19.3 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (13.9 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Farmingdale. Ice maker repair in Farmingdale.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Farmingdale
Most ice machine calls in Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Farmingdale, NY
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Farmingdale faster.