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 Hackensack, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Hackensack
40 repair companies serve Hackensack from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Hackensack itself, and the rest are spread across Paramus (5), Teaneck (3), and Palisades Park (3). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Hackensack Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.4 |
The leading options for Hackensack are Sam The Man Repairs LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Bergen Appliance Service (2.8 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
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 Hackensack. Freezer repair in Hackensack.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Hackensack
Most ice maker calls in Hackensack 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 Hackensack
- 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: Hackensack, NJ
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Hackensack
Ice Maker Repair Near Hackensack
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 Hackensack technician a trip for parts.