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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Glen Head and the Nassau County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Glen Head, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Glen Head. 1 of them are based in Glen Head itself, and the rest are spread across Garden City (5), Hempstead (5), and Great Neck (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Repair By Dorian LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Glen Head. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
At the top of the Glen Head list: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (21.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GK Mechanical inc (28.5 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (5.4 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Glen Head
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Glen Head
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Glen Head. Ice maker repair in Glen Head.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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 Glen Head, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Glen Head, NY
Most ice machine calls in Glen Head 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 Glen Head
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Glen Head, NY
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Ice Machine Repair Near Glen Head
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 Glen Head technician a trip for parts.