Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Pompton Lakes list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Pompton Lakes, NJ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pompton Lakes. The rest are spread across Paterson (6), Wayne (3), and Ridgewood (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Homeguard Appliance Repair Works, about 3.8 miles away. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pompton Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 6.3, 6.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
Closest matches for Pompton Lakes: Dan Marc Appliance (9.9 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam The Man Repairs LLC (12.8 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (8.8 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
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 Pompton Lakes. Freezer repair in Pompton Lakes.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool 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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Pompton Lakes
Before you give up on the ice maker in Pompton Lakes, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
What Pompton Lakes Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Pompton Lakes 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.
Before You Book in Pompton Lakes
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Pompton Lakes, NJ
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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 Pompton Lakes technician a trip for parts.