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. The Solvay list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Solvay
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Solvay. The rest are spread across Syracuse (8), Liverpool (3), and Clay (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: Cavedine's Appliance Service, Inc. in New York, around 0.4 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Solvay. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.0, 2.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
Closest matches for Solvay: Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in De Witt, 4.3 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jay's Appliance (4.8 miles away, based in Syracuse, 4.8 stars from 185 reviews); Register Appliance Service (2.0 miles away, based in Syracuse, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); County Wide Appliance Service (2.9 miles away, based in Syracuse, 3.7 stars from 205 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Solvay
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 Solvay is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Solvay.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Solvay, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
What Solvay Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Solvay 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 Solvay
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Solvay, NY
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Before you call a Solvay 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.