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 Ilion list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Ilion, NY
40 repair companies serve Ilion from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Syracuse (6), Schenectady (6), and Utica (4). Nearest on the list: Appliance Doctor, around 8.0 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Ilion is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 51 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.0, 10.8, 10.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
At the top of the Ilion list: Calhoun's Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Marcy, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Leone's Refrigeration & Appliance (11.2 miles away, based in Utica, 4.0 stars from 17 reviews); Appliance Doctor (8.0 miles away, based in Utica, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Raventiq Appliance Repair Utica (10.8 miles away, based in Utica, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- 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
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Ilion. Ice maker repair in Ilion.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Ilion Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Ilion 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 Ilion Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ilion, NY
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Ilion
Ice Machine Repair Near Ilion
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 Ilion technician a trip for parts.