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. The Central Islip list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Central Islip, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Central Islip. 3 of them are based in Central Islip itself, and the rest are spread across Hauppauge (6), Bohemia (5), and Brentwood (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Smart Central Islip Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 24 businesses.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
Closest matches for Central Islip: Eddies Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (2.5 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GK Mechanical inc (5.9 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Bohemia, 4.5 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Central Islip
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- 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
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Central Islip
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Central Islip.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Central Islip
Most ice maker calls in Central Islip 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Central Islip
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Central Islip, NY
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
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Before you call a Central Islip 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.