Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving East Aurora and the Erie County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near East Aurora
27 repair companies serve East Aurora from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in East Aurora itself, and the rest are spread across Buffalo (8), Williamsville (3), and Depew (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 24 businesses.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 3.5, 7.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
At the top of the East Aurora list: Orville's Home Appliances (17.7 miles away, based in Eggertsville, 4.7 stars from 2,722 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orville's Home Appliances (8.8 miles away, based in Depew, 4.3 stars from 336 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in West Seneca, 4.5 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in East Aurora
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 East Aurora. Freezer repair in East Aurora.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for East Aurora, NY
Most ice maker calls in East Aurora 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 East Aurora
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: East Aurora, NY
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Before you call a East Aurora 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.