Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Hornell, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Hornell, NY
Within 60 miles of Hornell there are 38 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Hornell itself, and the rest are spread across Rochester (10), Elmira (3), and Bath (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 16 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Sam's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Hornell. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Hornell is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.9, 17.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 38 |
Closest matches for Hornell: Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Register Appliance Service (54.6 miles away, based in East Rochester, 4.9 stars from 2,866 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Bath, 5.0 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.7 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hornell
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Hornell Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Hornell. Freezer repair in Hornell.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Hornell, 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Hornell
Most ice maker calls in Hornell 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 Hornell
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hornell, NY
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Before you call a Hornell 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.