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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ocean Acres and the Ocean County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Ocean Acres, NJ
Within 30 miles of Ocean Acres there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Toms River (17), Forked River (4), and Lakewood (4). 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Solid Appliance Repair Barnegat, around 1.9 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 3.5, 4.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
Closest matches for Ocean Acres: FINE FIX by JC SERVICE LLC (SAMSUNG APPLIANCES SPECIALIST ) (7.4 miles away, based in Forked River, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex Appliance Repair and Air Duct Cleaning (4.2 miles away, based in Barnegat, 4.6 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Toms River, 4.5 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (20.0 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Ocean Acres Ice Maker Call
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 Ocean Acres. Freezer repair in Ocean Acres.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Ocean Acres
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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 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.
Local Notes for Ocean Acres
Most ice maker calls in Ocean Acres 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Ocean Acres
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ocean Acres, NJ
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Ocean Acres?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Ocean Acres
Ice Maker Repair Near Ocean Acres
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 Ocean Acres technician a trip for parts.