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 Hornell, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Hornell
38 repair companies serve Hornell from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Hornell itself, and other nearby bases include Rochester (10), Elmira (3), and Bath (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Sam's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Hornell. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hornell is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.9, 17.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 38 |
At the top of the Hornell list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam's Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); XPERT APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE (22.3 miles away, based in Nunda, 5.0 stars from 233 reviews); Register Appliance Service (54.6 miles away, based in East Rochester, 4.9 stars from 2,866 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- 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 Hornell. Ice maker repair in Hornell.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Hornell
Most ice machine calls in Hornell 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hornell
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hornell, NY
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Hornell
Ice Machine Repair Near Hornell
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 Hornell faster.