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. Below are the companies within reach of East Meadow, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in East Meadow, NY
40 repair companies serve East Meadow from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in East Meadow, and the rest are spread across Hempstead (6), Freeport (5), and Garden City (5). Strong Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from East Meadow. 11 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Meadow. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
At the top of the East Meadow list: PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (5.9 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Appliance Repair Merrick (3.9 miles away, based in Merrick, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Hicksville, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in East Meadow
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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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in East Meadow, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around East Meadow
Most ice maker calls in East Meadow 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.
Before You Book in East Meadow
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: East Meadow, NY
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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 East Meadow faster and cheaper.