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. 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 Repair Companies Near South Amboy
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Amboy. 1 of them are based in South Amboy itself, and other nearby bases include Old Bridge (8), Perth Amboy (7), and Staten Island (4). Nearest on the list: Master Appliance Repair Amboy, around 1.5 miles out. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.7, 1.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
The leading options for South Amboy are Pay Less Repair Services LLC (6.9 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (5.7 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (7.4 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MCTECH USA LLC (2.7 miles away, based in Perth Amboy, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in South Amboy
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 South Amboy
Most ice maker calls in South Amboy 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in South Amboy
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Amboy, NJ
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in South Amboy
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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 South Amboy technician a trip for parts.