When an ice maker in Cohoes 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. Below are the companies within reach of Cohoes, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Cohoes, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cohoes. The rest are spread across Schenectady (12), Albany (7), and Latham (3). 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Earl B. Feiden Appliance, about 3.3 miles away. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 47 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 3.5, 3.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
The leading options for Cohoes are Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (14.3 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Schenectady, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Technician Services Inc (17.5 miles away, based in Selkirk, 4.9 stars from 230 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Albany, 4.1 stars from 272 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Cohoes.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Cohoes
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cohoes, NY
Most ice maker calls in Cohoes 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.
Questions to Ask a Cohoes 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Cohoes, NY
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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 Cohoes technician a trip for parts.