A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving New Haven and the New Haven County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near New Haven
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of New Haven. 12 list an address in New Haven, and the rest are spread across Milford (6), Shelton (5), and Orange (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Apliance Repair & Solutions | New Haven, around 0.2 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Haven. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.4 |
First up for New Haven: Moe Appliances Repair LLC (12.3 miles away, based in Wallingford, 4.9 stars from 1,419 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in West Haven, 4.3 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Discount Appliance Service (10.5 miles away, based in Shelton, 4.9 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Repair LLC (5.7 miles away, based in Hamden, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
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 New Haven. Ice maker repair in New Haven.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around New Haven
Most ice machine calls in New Haven 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.
Before You Book in New Haven
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: New Haven, CT
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in New Haven?
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Before you call a New Haven technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.