When an ice maker in Rutherford 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Rutherford
Within 30 miles of Rutherford there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Rutherford, and other nearby bases include Clifton (15), Passaic (5), and Lyndhurst (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Pinecrest Rutherford Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Rutherford. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rutherford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.3, 1.3 |
First up for Rutherford: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (2.9 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clickfix appliance repair (5.0 miles away, based in Clifton, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Hackensack, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Rutherford
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 Rutherford. Freezer repair in Rutherford.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Rutherford
Most ice maker calls in Rutherford 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.
Questions to Ask a Rutherford Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Rutherford, NJ
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Which areas near Rutherford do these technicians cover?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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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 Rutherford faster and cheaper.