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 Utica and the Oneida County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Utica, NY
35 repair companies serve Utica from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Utica, and the rest are spread across Syracuse (8), Liverpool (3), and Amsterdam (3). Distances run up to about 56 miles. Nearest on the list: Raventiq Appliance Repair Utica, around 0.3 miles out. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Utica is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 35 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 2.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
The leading options for Utica are Leone's Refrigeration & Appliance (2.2 miles away, 4.0 stars from 17 reviews); North Country Appliance Repair, LLC (44.3 miles away, based in Gloversville, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (50.7 miles away, based in Clay, 4.4 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Calhoun's Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Marcy, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- 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 Utica. Freezer repair in Utica.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire 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
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Utica
Most ice maker calls in Utica 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 Utica 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 get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Utica, NY
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Do you cover Utica and nearby towns?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Utica
Ice Maker Repair Near Utica
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Utica faster and cheaper.