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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Oswego
Within 60 miles of Oswego there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Oswego, and the rest are spread across Syracuse (8), Rochester (6), and Liverpool (3). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Sawyers Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.2 miles from Oswego. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Oswego is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oswego. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.2, 19.9, 22.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 42 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
Closest matches for Oswego: Sawyers Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 28 reviews); Register Appliance Service (54.7 miles away, based in East Rochester, 4.9 stars from 2,866 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Clay, 4.4 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.8 miles away, based in De Witt, 4.3 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Oswego
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Oswego. Ice maker repair in Oswego.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Oswego, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Around Oswego
Most ice machine calls in Oswego 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 Oswego
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Oswego, NY
How much does ice machine repair cost in Oswego?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Oswego
Before you call a Oswego 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.