When an ice maker in Totowa 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 Repair Companies Near Totowa
Within 30 miles of Totowa there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Clifton (14), Paterson (6), and Wayne (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Quickturn Appliance Repair Systems, about 0.8 miles away. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Totowa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.3, 1.4 |
First up for Totowa: Dan Marc Appliance (4.5 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam The Man Repairs LLC (5.7 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (7.5 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- 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 Totowa. Freezer repair in Totowa.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Totowa
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Totowa
Most ice maker calls in Totowa 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 Totowa Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Totowa, NJ
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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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 Totowa technician a trip for parts.