When an ice maker in Fort Drum 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 Fort Drum
9 repair companies serve Fort Drum from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Watertown (3), Pulaski (1), and Ogdensburg (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair Co, about 7.6 miles away. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fort Drum is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Drum. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.6, 7.6, 9.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
The leading options for Fort Drum are Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.2 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Watertown Appliance (7.6 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.4 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Appliance Repair (46.4 miles away, based in Ogdensburg, 4.7 stars from 27 reviews); Steve’s Appliance Repair LLC (46.7 miles away, based in Ava, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Fort Drum
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Fort Drum
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Fort Drum.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Fort Drum
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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 a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Fort Drum
Most ice maker calls in Fort Drum 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 Fort Drum Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fort Drum, 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 Fort Drum faster and cheaper.