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. The Tappan list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Tappan
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tappan. 2 list an address in Tappan, and the rest are spread across Yonkers (6), Bergenfield (3), and Emerson (2). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Sparkill Appliance Repair Technologies, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tappan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.7, 1.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Tappan are Freedome Breeze Tarrytown Applince Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Tarrytown, 4.6 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Medic (7.7 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 4.6 stars from 251 reviews); Elite Systems Experts LLC (7.7 miles away, based in Hartsdale, 5.0 stars from 247 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (5.0 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Tappan
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Tappan
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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?
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 Tappan Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Tappan 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 Tappan Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Tappan, NY
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
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Before you call a Tappan 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.