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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Rockville Centre and the Nassau County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Rockville Centre
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rockville Centre. 1 list an address in Rockville Centre, and the rest are spread across Valley Stream (7), Hempstead (6), and Freeport (6). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: Bellmont Appliance Repair Masters, around 0.5 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rockville Centre. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.8, 1.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
First up for Rockville Centre: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (15.8 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (9.7 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Rockville Centre
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Rockville Centre. Ice maker repair in Rockville Centre.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Rockville Centre
Most ice machine calls in Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rockville Centre, NY
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near Rockville Centre do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Rockville Centre, NY
Ice Machine Repair Near Rockville Centre
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Rockville Centre technician a trip for parts.