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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Wood-Ridge and the Bergen County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Wood-Ridge
40 repair companies serve Wood-Ridge from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Clifton (13), Hackensack (6), and Passaic (5). Distances run up to about 4 miles. 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Green Light Appliance LLC, about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.0, 1.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
First up for Wood-Ridge: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (2.3 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clickfix appliance repair (4.2 miles away, based in Clifton, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Hackensack, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Wood-Ridge Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire 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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Wood-Ridge
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Wood-Ridge
Most ice maker calls in Wood-Ridge 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.
Before You Book in Wood-Ridge
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Wood-Ridge, NJ
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Wood-Ridge
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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 Wood-Ridge technician a trip for parts.