Ice Make Reconditioning - Where to get it done?

[bradt]

I have a model 85 Raritan ice maker that keeps nice and cold, but does not make ice (no water). I replaced the pump,still no water. Also the ice tray is yukky too, so instead of getting into a piece by piece replacement, does anyone know where the unit could be sent to be refurbished? THANKS!

 

[Vic Willman]

It'd be best to return it to the factory in Millville, NJ. This time of year however, I wouldn't expect to get it back for at least a few weeks. Call (800) 352-5630, extension 236, then make arrangements with Jerry in the Repair Shop. Millville, NJ is about an hour's drive from the Delaware Memorial Bridge - total driving time from Annapolis is about 2 1/2 hours.

If the ice tray is "yucky," - I'm guessing that the epoxy lining from the mold is coming off - which will require that the mold itself, be replaced; this is best done at the factory. If the epoxy lining is coming off, it is caused by winterizing the machine with pink anti-freeze. Anti-freeze (of any kind) should never be run into the ice machine. It should only be winterized dry.

 

[Capt. Art]

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Originally posted by Vic Willman Anti-freeze (of any kind) should never be run into the ice machine. It should only be winterized dry.

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Great, now I hear this? I've been using the pink stuff for years. My Freezer & Ice Maker are Sub-Zero brand does that make any difference?

 

[bradt]

Thanks for the feedback. I work up in NJ off exit 4 cple times a week so no problem to drop off.

 

[Vic Willman]

Art, I can't speak for Sub-Zero, but it shouldn't be used in Raritan or U-Line icemakers.

 

[bradt]

Happy to report that I picked up my repaired ice maker from Raritan in Millville, NJ, installed it and works like a charm. Very friendly people and they fixed it when they said they would! Very reasonable price.....