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. Below are the companies within reach of Clifton, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Clifton, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Clifton. 17 of them are based in Clifton itself, and other nearby bases include Paterson (6), Passaic (5), and Garfield (2). The closest is Kenyon Appliance & Repair Co., about 0.2 miles away. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 0.3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
At the top of the Clifton list: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (1.4 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clickfix appliance repair (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&D Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Clifton
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Clifton Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See samsung 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)
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 Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Clifton
Most ice maker calls in Clifton 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.
Before You Book in Clifton
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Clifton, NJ
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Clifton
Ice Maker Repair Near Clifton
Before you call a Clifton 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.