Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Branford Center list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Branford Center
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Branford Center. The rest are spread across New Haven (12), Milford (6), and Orange (4). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Nearest on the list: Red Apple Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 2.0, 2.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
First up for Branford Center: Moe Appliances Repair LLC (13.3 miles away, based in Wallingford, 4.9 stars from 1,419 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in West Haven, 4.3 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Repair LLC (9.5 miles away, based in Hamden, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Milford, 4.6 stars from 192 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Branford Center. Ice maker repair in Branford Center.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 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 Branford Center
Most ice machine calls in Branford Center come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Branford Center
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Branford Center, CT
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Branford Center, CT
Ice Machine Repair Near Branford Center
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Branford Center faster.