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 Poughkeepsie and the Dutchess County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Poughkeepsie, NY
32 repair companies serve Poughkeepsie from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Poughkeepsie itself, and other nearby bases include New Windsor (6), Mahopac (3), and Beacon (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Poughkeepsie. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 28 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 7.6, 8.9 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
The leading options for Poughkeepsie are Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General George Appliance Repair (29.5 miles away, based in Goshen, 5.0 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sultan Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Mahopac, 4.9 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.1 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.4 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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
Before you give up on the ice maker in Poughkeepsie, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Poughkeepsie
Most ice maker calls in Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Poughkeepsie, NY
Which areas near Poughkeepsie do these technicians cover?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Poughkeepsie
Ice Maker Repair Near Poughkeepsie
Before you call a Poughkeepsie 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.