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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving North Wantagh and the Nassau County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near North Wantagh
40 repair companies serve North Wantagh from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Freeport (6), Hicksville (4), and Levittown (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Wantagh Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, around 1.0 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Wantagh. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.4, 1.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the North Wantagh list: Americold Commercial Refrigeration Consultants Inc. (6.1 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Merrick (3.3 miles away, based in Merrick, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Hicksville, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Massapequa, 4.1 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a North Wantagh Ice Maker Call
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 North Wantagh.
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Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in North Wantagh, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Wantagh, NY
Most ice maker calls in North Wantagh 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 North Wantagh Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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: North Wantagh, NY
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Before you call a North Wantagh 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.