Appliance Repair in 08618 · Trenton

When an older kitchen is remodeled, the refrigerator often moves, and a refrigerator with an ice maker or water dispenser needs a water line run to its new spot. In a house of this age, that line often travels through the basement ceiling, up through the floor and behind the refrigerator, and how it was installed determines how much trouble it gives.

Lines run through an unheated basement or near a foundation wall can freeze in cold snaps, stopping ice production until they thaw. Thin plastic tubing becomes brittle with age and can crack; copper tubing can kink if the refrigerator is pushed back too far. A long run from the nearest cold-water pipe can also lower pressure enough to affect the ice maker and dispenser.

Inside the refrigerator, a water filter that is overdue restricts flow, and the inlet valve at the back can fail or clog. If the dispenser drips or the ice maker overfills, the valve may not be closing fully. A leak behind the refrigerator is the most important thing to catch early, since it can damage flooring and the ceiling below.

We repair the refrigerator side: inlet valves, ice makers, dispensers and filters. If the supply line needs replacing or rerouting through the house, that is a job for a plumber, and we will say so.

Find the shutoff valve for the refrigerator line, often in the basement directly below the kitchen. Empty the ice bin and leave room to pull the refrigerator forward. Check the floor and the basement ceiling below for any sign of water.