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 Melville list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Melville, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Melville. 4 of them are based in Melville itself, and other nearby bases include Farmingdale (4), Huntington (4), and Syosset (3). Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 27 businesses. The closest is Sterling Service Group, about 0.5 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Melville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Melville list: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (29.0 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GK Mechanical inc (17.1 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (15.2 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Americold Commercial Refrigeration Consultants Inc. (2.0 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Melville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Melville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Melville, NY
Most ice machine calls in Melville 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 Melville
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Melville, NY
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Ice Machine Repair Near Melville
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Melville faster.