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.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Fairport, NY
We found 25 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairport. 2 list an address in Fairport, and other nearby bases include Rochester (14), Bloomfield (2), and Clifton Springs (2). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Nearest on the list: Terry Rickner Appliance Service & Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairport. 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) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.2, 2.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 25 |
Closest matches for Fairport: Register Appliance Service (2.3 miles away, based in East Rochester, 4.9 stars from 2,866 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tec (8.2 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 1,478 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Victor, 4.7 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Fairport
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Fairport
Most ice maker calls in Fairport 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fairport
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Fairport, NY
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Fairport
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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 Fairport faster and cheaper.