When an ice machine in Rome 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 Rome and the Oneida County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Rome
37 repair companies serve Rome from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Rome itself, and the rest are spread across Syracuse (8), Utica (4), and Liverpool (3). Rome Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Rome. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rome is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rome. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 12.1, 12.4 |
First up for Rome: Calhoun's Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Marcy, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Steve’s Appliance Repair LLC (12.4 miles away, based in Ava, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.6 miles away, based in De Witt, 4.3 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leone's Refrigeration & Appliance (16.2 miles away, based in Utica, 4.0 stars from 17 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Rome is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Rome.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Rome, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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 motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Rome
Most ice machine calls in Rome 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 Rome Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rome, NY
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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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 Rome technician a trip for parts.