Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Valley Stream list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Valley Stream
Within 30 miles of Valley Stream there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in Valley Stream itself, and the rest are spread across Oceanside (3), Hempstead (3), and Lynbrook (2). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Exact Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Valley Stream: Brooklyn Manitowic Ice Machine (12.4 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 3.4 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NP Appliance Repair (13.3 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Manhasset (9.1 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (0.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Valley Stream
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 Valley Stream is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Valley Stream.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Valley Stream, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Valley Stream
Most ice machine calls in Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Valley Stream, NY
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Which areas near Valley Stream do these technicians cover?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Related Repair Pages for Valley Stream
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Valley Stream faster.