Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Fort Drum, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Fort Drum
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Fort Drum. Other nearby bases include Watertown (3), Pulaski (1), and Ogdensburg (1). Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Appliance Repair Co is the nearest, roughly 7.6 miles from Fort Drum. Fort Drum is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.6, 7.6, 9.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
The leading options for Fort Drum are Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.2 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Watertown Appliance (7.6 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.4 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Co (7.6 miles away, based in Watertown, 3.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steve’s Appliance Repair LLC (46.7 miles away, based in Ava, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Fort Drum
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 Fort Drum is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fort Drum.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Fort Drum, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Local Notes for Fort Drum
Most ice machine calls in Fort Drum 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 Fort Drum
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fort Drum, NY
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Fort Drum, NY
Ice Machine Repair Near Fort Drum
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 Fort Drum faster.