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. Below are the companies within reach of Hillsdale, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Hillsdale, NJ
Within 30 miles of Hillsdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Hillsdale itself, and other nearby bases include Paramus (6), Ridgewood (3), and Bergenfield (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Hillsdale Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Hillsdale. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hillsdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.1 |
First up for Hillsdale: Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (4.3 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (2.1 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Appliance Repair Medic (7.1 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 4.6 stars from 251 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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.
Local Notes for Hillsdale
Most ice maker calls in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hillsdale, NJ
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Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hillsdale
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Hillsdale faster and cheaper.