An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Viola list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Viola, NY
Within 30 miles of Viola there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Spring Valley (4), Ridgewood (3), and Nanuet (2). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Medic, around 2.2 miles out. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Viola. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.6, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
The leading options for Viola are Appliance Repair Medic (2.2 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 4.6 stars from 251 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (10.4 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freedome Breeze Tarrytown Applince Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Tarrytown, 4.6 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (10.7 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Viola Ice Maker Call
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 Viola. Freezer repair in Viola.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Viola, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Viola, NY
Most ice maker calls in Viola 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 Viola
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Viola, NY
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
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Before you call a Viola 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.