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 Oakland list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Oakland
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oakland. The rest are spread across Paterson (6), Ridgewood (3), and Wayne (3). Distances run up to about 11 miles. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Dr Appliance Repair - Midland Park, about 5.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oakland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.4, 5.4, 5.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
First up for Oakland: Dan Marc Appliance (12.1 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (7.3 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Medic (11.3 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 4.6 stars from 251 reviews); United Technical Services (11.7 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Oakland
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Oakland
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oakland, NJ
Most ice maker calls in Oakland 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Oakland
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oakland, NJ
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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 Oakland faster and cheaper.