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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hewlett and the Nassau County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Hewlett, NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hewlett. 1 list an address in Hewlett, and the rest are spread across Valley Stream (7), Hempstead (4), and Oceanside (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Reliable Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Hewlett. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.0, 1.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
Closest matches for Hewlett: Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Rosedale, 4.5 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (1.5 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (3.3 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Dr. Appliance Repair Pro LLC (1.5 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hewlett
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Hewlett.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire 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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Hewlett, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hewlett, NY
Most ice maker calls in Hewlett 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.
Before You Book in Hewlett
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hewlett, NY
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hewlett
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Before you call a Hewlett 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.