An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Audubon and the Camden County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Audubon, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Audubon. 1 of them are based in Audubon itself, and other nearby bases include Cherry Hill Township (16), Philadelphia (8), and Haddonfield (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Of those, 3 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Yalvex Appliance Works is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Audubon. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
First up for Audubon: Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (7.4 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Center City (6.4 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Sewell (8.9 miles away, based in Sewell, 4.8 stars from 1,011 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Audubon
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Audubon.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Audubon, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Audubon
Most ice maker calls in Audubon 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Audubon Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Audubon, NJ
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
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How much does ice maker repair cost in Audubon?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Audubon faster and cheaper.