When an ice maker in Somerville 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.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Somerville, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Somerville. The rest are spread across Somerset (5), New Brunswick (5), and Plainfield (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. 15 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is 01 Appliance Repair Service, about 1.8 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Somerville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 2.1, 2.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 24 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 24 |
The leading options for Somerville are R&D Sieberg Appliances (2.1 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (11.4 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Appliance Service LLC (11.4 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Somerville
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Somerville
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Somerville
Most ice maker calls in Somerville 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 Somerville
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Somerville, NJ
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Somerville
Ice Maker Repair Near Somerville
Before you call a Somerville 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.