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 Inwood and the Nassau County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Inwood
Within 30 miles of Inwood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Inwood itself, and the rest are spread across Valley Stream (7), Oceanside (3), and Jamaica (2). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Dependable Home Appliance Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Inwood. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Inwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.1 |
Closest matches for Inwood: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (10.4 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (12.4 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (3.7 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Inwood
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Inwood is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Inwood.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Inwood
Most ice machine calls in Inwood 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 Inwood
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Inwood, NY
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Inwood?
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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 Inwood technician a trip for parts.