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. The Johnson City list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Johnson City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Johnson City. 2 of them are based in Johnson City itself, and the rest are spread across Scranton (7), Elmira (3), and Pittston (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Johnson City is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.6, 3.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
The leading options for Johnson City are Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tommy's Appliance Service & Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 103 reviews); Trevonia Appliance Repair Binghamton (4.2 miles away, based in Binghamton, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (34.5 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Johnson City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Johnson City.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Johnson City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Around Johnson City
Most ice machine calls in Johnson City 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 Johnson City
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Johnson City, NY
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Before you call a Johnson City 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.