When an ice maker in Derby stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Derby and the New Haven County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Derby, CT
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Derby. 1 list an address in Derby, and the rest are spread across New Haven (12), Shelton (6), and Milford (6). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Nearest on the list: G E Appliance Services, around 1.4 miles out. 2 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.9, 2.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
Closest matches for Derby: Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Milford, 4.6 stars from 192 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fairfield CT (27.8 miles away, based in Stamford, 4.9 stars from 1,199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in West Haven, 4.3 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Econo Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.4 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Derby
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
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 Derby
Most ice maker calls in Derby come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Derby
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Derby, CT
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Derby technician a trip for parts.