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 Ithaca, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Ithaca
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ithaca. 2 of them are based in Ithaca itself, and the rest are spread across Syracuse (8), Elmira (3), and Liverpool (3). Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 38 businesses. The closest is Ulvarix Appliance Repair Ithaca, about 0.4 miles away. Ithaca is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ithaca. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 45 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.8, 17.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
The leading options for Ithaca are Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (17.3 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Horseheads, 4.5 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ithaca
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 Ithaca is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ithaca.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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
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:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Ithaca
Most ice machine calls in Ithaca 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.
Before You Book in Ithaca
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ithaca, NY
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Ithaca
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 Ithaca technician a trip for parts.