Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Suffern and the Rockland County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Suffern
Within 30 miles of Suffern there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Spring Valley (4), Ridgewood (3), and Montvale (2). 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: All American Appliance Service, around 1.4 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Suffern. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.8, 4.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
The leading options for Suffern are Appliance Repair Medic (4.8 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 4.6 stars from 251 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (9.3 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (11.0 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Suffern
Most ice maker calls in Suffern 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 Suffern Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Suffern, NY
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Suffern and nearby towns?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Suffern
Ice Maker Repair Near Suffern
Before you call a Suffern 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.