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. Below are the companies within reach of Scotia, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Scotia
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Scotia. 2 of them are based in Scotia itself, and other nearby bases include Schenectady (12), Albany (6), and Latham (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Nearest on the list: Secure Home Appliance Repair Scotia, around 1.1 miles out. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Scotia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.1, 1.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
First up for Scotia: Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (12.5 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (10.0 miles away, based in Clifton Park, 4.7 stars from 375 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (11.7 miles away, based in Latham, 4.9 stars from 2,284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sammy's HVAC & Appliances, LLC (1.6 miles away, based in Glenville, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Scotia
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Scotia
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Scotia. Ice maker repair in Scotia.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Scotia, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Scotia
Most ice machine calls in Scotia 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 Scotia Repair Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Scotia, NY
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Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Scotia
Before you call a Scotia 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.