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. The Hewlett list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Hewlett
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hewlett. 1 of them are based in Hewlett itself, and the rest are spread across Valley Stream (7), Hempstead (4), and Oceanside (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Reliable Appliance, about 0.6 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hewlett. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.0, 1.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Hewlett list: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (13.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (10.7 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (1.5 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hewlett
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hewlett
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hewlett. Ice maker repair in Hewlett.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Hewlett, 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
Local Notes for Hewlett
Most ice machine calls in Hewlett 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 Hewlett Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hewlett, NY
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Hewlett
Ice Machine Repair Near Hewlett
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 Hewlett technician a trip for parts.