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 East Rutherford, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving East Rutherford, NJ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Rutherford. 1 of them are based in East Rutherford itself, and other nearby bases include Clifton (7), Passaic (5), and Lyndhurst (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Pinecrest Rutherford Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from East Rutherford. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Rutherford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
At the top of the East Rutherford list: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (3.7 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clickfix appliance repair (5.8 miles away, based in Clifton, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Hackensack, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in East Rutherford
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for East Rutherford. Freezer repair in East Rutherford.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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 East Rutherford
Before you give up on the ice maker in East Rutherford, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for East Rutherford, NJ
Most ice maker calls in East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: East Rutherford, NJ
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Before you call a East Rutherford 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.