When an ice machine in Port Jefferson slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Port Jefferson, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Port Jefferson
Within 30 miles of Port Jefferson there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Port Jefferson itself, and the rest are spread across Holbrook (4), Stony Brook (3), and Holtsville (3). Laser Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Port Jefferson. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Jefferson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 2.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
Closest matches for Port Jefferson: GK Mechanical inc (12.1 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All in Repairs (2.1 miles away, based in Port Jefferson Station, 4.9 stars from 63 reviews); JIC Appliance Care LLC (11.6 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASTERN GRILLS LLC - BBQ Grill (8.2 miles away, based in Medford, 5.0 stars from 365 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Port Jefferson. Ice maker repair in Port Jefferson.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Port Jefferson
Most ice machine calls in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Port Jefferson, NY
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Before you call a Port Jefferson 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.