An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Little Silver list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Little Silver
40 repair companies serve Little Silver from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Middletown Township (4), Matawan (4), and Freehold (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 22 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Appliance Repair Red Bank Inc, about 2.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Little Silver. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.6, 3.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 29 |
First up for Little Silver: Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (11.1 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in West Long Branch, 4.4 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Ocean Township, 4.6 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Neptune City (9.2 miles away, based in Neptune City, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Little Silver
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Little Silver
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Little Silver, NJ
Most ice maker calls in Little Silver 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 Little Silver Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: Little Silver, NJ
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
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Before you call a Little Silver 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.