When an ice maker in Scotia 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 Scotia and the Schenectady County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Scotia
40 repair companies serve Scotia from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Scotia itself, and the rest are spread across Schenectady (12), Albany (6), and Latham (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Secure Home Appliance Repair Scotia, around 1.1 miles out. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.1, 1.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
First up for Scotia: Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (12.5 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Schenectady, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North Country Appliance Repair, LLC (25.5 miles away, based in Gloversville, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews); Appliance Technician Services Inc (22.9 miles away, based in Selkirk, 4.9 stars from 230 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Scotia. Freezer repair in Scotia.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Scotia
Before you give up on the ice maker in Scotia, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Scotia
Most ice maker calls in Scotia 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 Scotia
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Scotia, NY
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Scotia
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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 Scotia faster and cheaper.