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. The Johnson 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 Technicians Serving Johnson City, NY
40 repair companies serve Johnson City from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Johnson City, and other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Elmira (3), and Pittston (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. 13 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Johnson City 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.6, 3.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 42 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Johnson City list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.6 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.7 miles away, based in Sidney, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (34.5 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Johnson City
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Johnson City
Before you give up on the ice maker in Johnson City, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Johnson City Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Johnson 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 Johnson City Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Johnson City, NY
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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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 Johnson City faster and cheaper.