When an ice maker in Port Washington 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Port Washington and the Nassau County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Port Washington
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Port Washington. 2 list an address in Port Washington, and other nearby bases include Garden City (5), Great Neck (4), and Bayside (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 13 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Davis Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 21 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.9, 1.9 |
The leading options for Port Washington are Repair Porter - Manhasset (2.4 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Great Neck (3.6 miles away, based in Great Neck, 4.9 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Queens Village, 4.4 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Port Washington 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 Port Washington.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Port Washington Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Port Washington 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 Port Washington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Port Washington, 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 Port Washington faster and cheaper.