When an ice maker in Ithaca 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. The Ithaca list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Ithaca, NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ithaca. 2 list an address in Ithaca, and the rest are spread across Syracuse (8), Elmira (3), and Liverpool (3). Distances run up to about 55 miles. Nearest on the list: Ulvarix Appliance Repair Ithaca, around 0.4 miles out. Of those, 14 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Ithaca is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ithaca. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 45 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.8, 17.0 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Ithaca are Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (17.3 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.8 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Ithaca, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 Ithaca, NY
Most ice maker calls in Ithaca 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Ithaca
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ithaca, NY
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Which areas near Ithaca do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Ithaca
Ice Maker Repair Near Ithaca
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Ithaca faster and cheaper.