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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in East Rochester, NY
25 repair companies serve East Rochester from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in East Rochester itself, and the rest are spread across Rochester (14), Fairport (2), and Bloomfield (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Register Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from East Rochester. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.6, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
First up for East Rochester: Register Appliance Service (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,866 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tec (5.9 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 1,478 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.6 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a East Rochester Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What East Rochester Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in East Rochester 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 East Rochester Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: East Rochester, 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 East Rochester technician a trip for parts.