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. Below are the companies within reach of Westbury, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Westbury
40 repair companies serve Westbury from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Westbury, and other nearby bases include Hempstead (6), Garden City (5), and Hicksville (4). Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Solid Appliance Repair Crew, about 0.8 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Westbury. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
The leading options for Westbury are Repair Porter - Manhasset (6.3 miles away, based in Plandome, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (6.9 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (6.5 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Westbury
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 Westbury. Freezer repair in Westbury.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Westbury, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Westbury
Most ice maker calls in Westbury 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 Westbury Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Westbury, NY
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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 Westbury faster and cheaper.