When an ice maker in Merrick 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Merrick
Within 30 miles of Merrick there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Merrick, and other nearby bases include Freeport (6), Hempstead (6), and East Meadow (3). Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Merrick, around 0.9 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Merrick. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Merrick are PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (6.2 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Appliance Repair Merrick (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (7.9 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Massapequa, 4.1 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Merrick
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Merrick
Before you give up on the ice maker in Merrick, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
What Merrick Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Merrick 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 Merrick
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Merrick, 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 Merrick faster and cheaper.