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. Below are the companies within reach of Tinton Falls, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Tinton Falls
40 repair companies serve Tinton Falls from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Brick Township (5), Middletown Township (4), and Freehold (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Appliance Repair Monmouth County is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Tinton Falls. 24 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tinton Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 2.7, 3.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 30 |
First up for Tinton Falls: Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (9.0 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Ocean Township, 4.6 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in West Long Branch, 4.4 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Neptune City (5.9 miles away, based in Neptune City, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Tinton Falls
Most ice maker calls in Tinton Falls 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 Tinton Falls Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tinton Falls, NJ
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Ice Maker Repair Near Tinton Falls
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 Tinton Falls technician a trip for parts.