When an ice machine in Amherst slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Amherst and the Hampshire County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Amherst, MA
Within 30 miles of Amherst there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Springfield (3), Enfield (3), and Chicopee (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Appliance repair service LLC is the nearest, roughly 12.7 miles from Amherst. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.7, 13.8, 14.7 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
At the top of the Amherst list: Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (16.3 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Cluett's (15.8 miles away, based in Ware, 4.5 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Siano's Appliance Services (14.8 miles away, based in Montague, 4.8 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Amherst
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Amherst
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Amherst. Ice maker repair in Amherst.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Amherst
Most ice machine calls in Amherst come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Questions to Ask a Amherst Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Amherst, MA
How much does ice machine repair cost in Amherst?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Amherst, MA
Ice Machine Repair Near Amherst
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Amherst technician a trip for parts.