When an ice maker in Ringwood 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ringwood and the Passaic County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Ringwood, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ringwood. Other nearby bases include Spring Valley (4), Ridgewood (3), and Paterson (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Nearest on the list: All American Appliance Service, around 6.1 miles out. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.1, 7.6, 9.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
At the top of the Ringwood list: Dan Marc Appliance (17.1 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (11.9 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Medic (11.7 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 4.6 stars from 251 reviews); United Technical Services (15.6 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Ringwood
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Ringwood
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Ringwood
Most ice maker calls in Ringwood 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 Ringwood
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ringwood, NJ
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Ringwood
Ice Maker Repair Near Ringwood
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 Ringwood technician a trip for parts.