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. Below are the companies within reach of Upper Montclair, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Upper Montclair
40 repair companies serve Upper Montclair from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Clifton (17), Passaic (5), and Bloomfield (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Allwood Appliance Repair Pro, around 1.6 miles out. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Upper Montclair: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (3.8 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Marc Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clickfix appliance repair (3.5 miles away, based in Clifton, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Upper Montclair
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Upper Montclair Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Upper Montclair
Most ice maker calls in Upper Montclair 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 Upper Montclair
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Upper Montclair, NJ
Do you cover Upper Montclair and nearby towns?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Upper Montclair
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Before you call a Upper Montclair 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.