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 Paramus and the Bergen County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Paramus
Within 30 miles of Paramus there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Paramus, and the rest are spread across Hackensack (6), Fair Lawn (3), and Ridgewood (3). 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Northside Appliance Repair Care is the nearest, roughly 0.0 miles from Paramus. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Paramus list: Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (3.5 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (3.3 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); All Bergen Appliance Service (1.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Paramus
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Paramus
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 Paramus. Freezer repair in Paramus.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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:
- 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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Paramus Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Paramus 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 Paramus
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Paramus, 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 Paramus faster and cheaper.