Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Bernardsville list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Bernardsville, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bernardsville. Other nearby bases include Plainfield (4), Dover (3), and Rockaway (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Of those, 17 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Pitstop Appliance Repair Service, around 3.7 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.7, 7.5, 9.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 22 |
First up for Bernardsville: George's Appliance Service (9.9 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Rockaway, 4.7 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); R&D Sieberg Appliances (12.6 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Bernardsville.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bernardsville, NJ
Most ice maker calls in Bernardsville 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 Bernardsville Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bernardsville, NJ
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Bernardsville
Ice Maker Repair Near Bernardsville
Before you call a Bernardsville technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.