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 Melville, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Melville, NY
40 repair companies serve Melville from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Melville itself, and other nearby bases include Farmingdale (4), Huntington (4), and Syosset (3). 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Sterling Service Group is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Melville. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 27 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
Closest matches for Melville: Americold Commercial Refrigeration Consultants Inc. (2.0 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (3.1 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SQServicers (5.7 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in East Northport, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Melville.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- 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 a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Melville
Most ice maker calls in Melville 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Melville
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Melville, NY
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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 Melville faster and cheaper.