When an ice machine in Hudson slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Hudson, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Hudson, NY
Within 60 miles of Hudson there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Hudson itself, and other nearby bases include Schenectady (10), Albany (7), and Latham (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hudson is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 19.0, 22.1 |
At the top of the Hudson list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Technician Services Inc (19.0 miles away, based in Selkirk, 4.9 stars from 230 reviews); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (24.9 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.8 stars from 1,231 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (34.2 miles away, based in Latham, 4.9 stars from 2,284 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Hudson. Ice maker repair in Hudson.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
What Hudson Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Hudson 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 Hudson Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hudson, NY
Which areas near Hudson do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Hudson technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.