When an ice maker in Glen Ridge stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. The Glen Ridge list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Glen Ridge, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Glen Ridge. Other nearby bases include Newark (9), Clifton (9), and Bloomfield (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Westcrest Appliance Services, about 0.6 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
First up for Glen Ridge: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (5.3 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Marc Appliance (5.6 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Majestic Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Kearny, 4.9 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
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 Glen Ridge. Freezer repair in Glen Ridge.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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 Glen Ridge, NJ
Most ice maker calls in Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Glen Ridge, NJ
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Glen Ridge
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Glen Ridge technician a trip for parts.