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 Waterbury and the New Haven County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Waterbury, CT
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Waterbury. 6 list an address in Waterbury, and the rest are spread across Meriden (8), New Britain (4), and Cheshire (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Waterbury CT, around 0.4 miles out.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
The leading options for Waterbury are Moe Appliances Repair LLC (12.7 miles away, based in Wallingford, 4.9 stars from 1,419 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.5 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Meriden, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Waterbury Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Waterbury
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- 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 Waterbury. Ice maker repair in Waterbury.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Waterbury, CT
Most ice machine calls in Waterbury 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 Waterbury
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Waterbury, CT
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Waterbury
Ice Machine Repair Near Waterbury
Before you call a Waterbury 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.