When an ice maker in Oradell stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Oradell, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Oradell, NJ
40 repair companies serve Oradell from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Oradell itself, and other nearby bases include Paramus (6), Hackensack (5), and Bergenfield (3). Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Technologies Oradell, around 0.1 miles out. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oradell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.1, 1.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Oradell: Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (4.9 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (1.7 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Bergen Appliance Service (3.0 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
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 Oradell. Freezer repair in Oradell.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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 Oradell
Most ice maker calls in Oradell 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 Oradell
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oradell, NJ
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Before you call a Oradell 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.