When an ice machine in Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook and the Suffolk County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Stony Brook
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Stony Brook. 3 of them are based in Stony Brook itself, and the rest are spread across Hauppauge (5), Holtsville (3), and Bohemia (3). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: Evercrest Appliance & Repairs Help, around 1.2 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.6, 2.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Stony Brook: GK Mechanical inc (9.5 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddies Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JIC Appliance Care LLC (9.0 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (8.6 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Stony Brook
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Stony Brook is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Stony Brook.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Stony Brook, NY
Most ice machine calls in Stony Brook 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.
Before You Book in Stony Brook
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Stony Brook, NY
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Stony Brook
Before you call a Stony Brook 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.