Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The Garden City list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Garden City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Garden City. 5 list an address in Garden City, and the rest are spread across Hempstead (6), Westbury (3), and East Meadow (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Mineola Appliance & Repair Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Garden City. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Garden City. 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 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
Closest matches for Garden City: PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (3.1 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (5.4 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr. Appliance Repair Pro LLC (5.4 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Garden City
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Local Notes for Garden City
Most ice maker calls in Garden City 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 Garden City Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Garden City, NY
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Garden City
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Before you call a Garden City technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.