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 North Merrick and the Nassau County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in North Merrick, NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Merrick. The rest are spread across Freeport (6), Hempstead (6), and Garden City (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair Roosevelt, about 1.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Merrick. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.7, 1.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
First up for North Merrick: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (19.9 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GK Mechanical inc (25.8 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (10.4 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in North Merrick
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for North Merrick. Ice maker repair in North Merrick.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in North Merrick, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around North Merrick
Most ice machine calls in North Merrick 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 North Merrick
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Merrick, NY
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near North Merrick do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a North Merrick 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.