When an ice machine in North Gates slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving North Gates and the Monroe County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving North Gates, NY
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Gates. The rest are spread across Rochester (14), Fairport (2), and Bloomfield (2). Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 23 businesses. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from North Gates.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.3, 2.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
The leading options for North Gates are Register Appliance Service (12.0 miles away, based in East Rochester, 4.9 stars from 2,866 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tec (6.2 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 1,478 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.6 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 North Gates. Ice maker repair in North Gates.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for North Gates
Most ice machine calls in North Gates 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 North Gates Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Gates, NY
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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 North Gates faster.