An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Somerset list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Somerset, NJ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Somerset. 5 of them are based in Somerset itself, and other nearby bases include New Brunswick (5), Edison (5), and Plainfield (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Of those, 14 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Universal Appliance Repair Somerset., around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Somerset. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.1, 1.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Somerset: Pay Less Repair Services LLC (5.8 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Appliance Service LLC (6.3 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); R&D Sieberg Appliances (5.2 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in New Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 356 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 clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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 Somerset
Before you give up on the ice maker in Somerset, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Somerset, NJ
Most ice maker calls in Somerset 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 Somerset
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Somerset, NJ
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Somerset
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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 Somerset technician a trip for parts.