When an ice maker in Albany 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Albany and the Albany County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Albany, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Albany. 7 of them are based in Albany itself, and the rest are spread across Schenectady (12), Latham (3), and Clifton Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Norviqa Appliance Repair Albany, around 1.2 miles out. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Albany list: Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (20.9 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Schenectady, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Technician Services Inc (9.6 miles away, based in Selkirk, 4.9 stars from 230 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.1 stars from 272 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Albany
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 Albany. Freezer repair in Albany.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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 Albany
Before you give up on the ice maker in Albany, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Albany
Most ice maker calls in Albany 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Albany
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Albany, NY
Why is my ice maker leaking?
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Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Albany faster and cheaper.