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. Below are the companies within reach of Carlstadt, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Carlstadt, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Carlstadt. 1 of them are based in Carlstadt itself, and the rest are spread across Palisades Park (5), North Bergen (4), and Lyndhurst (3). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Home Service Network, around 0.4 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.3, 1.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for Carlstadt are Sam The Man Repairs LLC (4.3 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sengix HVAC & Appliance Repair New York (5.5 miles away, based in New York, 5.0 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVACR & Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in New York, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Carlstadt Ice Maker Call
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 Carlstadt.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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 Carlstadt, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Carlstadt, NJ
Most ice maker calls in Carlstadt 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Carlstadt
- 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?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Carlstadt, NJ
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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 Carlstadt faster and cheaper.