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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Salem and the Salem County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Salem, NJ
40 repair companies serve Salem from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (14), New Castle (6), and Newark (4). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. The closest is Cardinal Appliance Repair LLC, about 5.2 miles away. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 30 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.2, 8.2, 9.2 |
First up for Salem: Commercial Equipment Service Inc. (14.5 miles away, based in Wilmington, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (21.8 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Elkton, 4.5 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Salem Ice Maker Call
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 Salem. Freezer repair in Salem.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Salem, NJ
Most ice maker calls in Salem 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 Salem Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Salem, NJ
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Before you call a Salem 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.