When an ice maker in Elwood 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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Elwood
40 repair companies serve Elwood from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Hauppauge (6), Huntington (5), and Melville (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.4, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
The leading options for Elwood are Eddies Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (6.3 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Americold Commercial Refrigeration Consultants Inc. (7.6 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in East Northport, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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 Elwood
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
What Elwood Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Elwood 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 Elwood Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Elwood, NY
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
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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 Elwood faster and cheaper.