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 Freeport, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Freeport, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Freeport. 6 list an address in Freeport, and the rest are spread across Hempstead (6), Oceanside (3), and East Meadow (3). 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Action Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Freeport. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Freeport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
At the top of the Freeport list: PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (4.7 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (6.3 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Merrick (1.9 miles away, based in Merrick, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr. Appliance Repair Pro LLC (6.3 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Freeport, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Freeport Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Freeport 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Freeport
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Freeport, 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 Freeport faster and cheaper.