A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Saranac Lake and the Franklin County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Saranac Lake
Within 60 miles of Saranac Lake there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Plattsburgh (3), Tupper Lake (1), and Shelburne (1). Nearest on the list: Adk Appliance Repair, around 18.2 miles out. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Saranac Lake is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Saranac Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 18.2, 39.4, 40.4 |
First up for Saranac Lake: Adk Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Tupper Lake, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.0 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.6 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Marcotte Appliance (44.8 miles away, based in Shelburne, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance (52.0 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Saranac Lake. Ice maker repair in Saranac Lake.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Saranac Lake, NY
Most ice machine calls in Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Saranac Lake, NY
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Saranac Lake technician a trip for parts.