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 Smithville list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Smithville
30 repair companies serve Smithville from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Forked River (4), Galloway (3), and Pleasantville (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc, about 0.9 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 4.2, 4.2 |
The leading options for Smithville are C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (0.9 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews); FINE FIX by JC SERVICE LLC (SAMSUNG APPLIANCES SPECIALIST ) (27.4 miles away, based in Forked River, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Atlantic and Cape May (28.2 miles away, based in Cape May Court House, 4.7 stars from 479 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Mays Landing, 4.2 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
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 Smithville. Freezer repair in Smithville.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Smithville
Most ice maker calls in Smithville 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 Smithville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Smithville, NJ
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Smithville
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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 Smithville technician a trip for parts.