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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Westmere and the Albany County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Westmere, NY
Within 30 miles of Westmere there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Schenectady (12), Albany (7), and Latham (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. American Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Westmere.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Westmere. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 2.7, 3.3 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 44 |
Closest matches for Westmere: Earl B. Feiden Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Latham, 4.9 stars from 2,284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (19.8 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Earl B. Feiden Appliance (14.0 miles away, based in Clifton Park, 4.7 stars from 375 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Technician Services Inc (12.0 miles away, based in Selkirk, 4.9 stars from 230 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Westmere is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Westmere.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Westmere
Most ice machine calls in Westmere 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 Westmere
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Westmere, NY
Do you cover Westmere and nearby towns?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Westmere, NY
Ice Machine Repair Near Westmere
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 Westmere technician a trip for parts.