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. 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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in St. James, NY
40 repair companies serve St. James from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Hauppauge (6), Stony Brook (3), and Holtsville (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. The closest is Turnpike Appliance, about 1.0 miles away. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.4, 2.4 |
First up for St. James: Eddies Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GK Mechanical inc (8.0 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in East Northport, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
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 St. James. Freezer repair in St. James.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in St. James, 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?
- 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Local Notes for St. James
Most ice maker calls in St. James 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near St. James
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: St. James, NY
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in St. James
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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 St. James faster and cheaper.