Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The Franklin Center 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 Franklin Center, NJ
Within 30 miles of Franklin Center there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Somerset (5), New Brunswick (5), and Edison (5). The closest is Sumappliances repair service, about 1.5 miles away. Of those, 14 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 23 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 2.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Franklin Center: Pay Less Repair Services LLC (7.6 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); R&D Sieberg Appliances (2.6 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); Star Appliance Service LLC (7.9 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in New Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 356 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Franklin Center
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Franklin Center. Freezer repair in Franklin Center.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Franklin Center
Before you give up on the ice maker in Franklin Center, 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Franklin Center
Most ice maker calls in Franklin Center 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 Franklin Center Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Franklin Center, NJ
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Franklin Center
Ice Maker Repair Near Franklin Center
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Franklin Center faster and cheaper.