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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Braintree and the Norfolk County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Braintree
40 repair companies serve Braintree from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Braintree itself, and other nearby bases include Boston (9), Quincy (5), and Weymouth (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: DWG APPLIANCE, around 0.2 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.5, 1.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
At the top of the Braintree list: Appliance Doctor Corp (18.3 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hancock Appliance (2.5 miles away, based in Quincy, 4.9 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (7.3 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DWG APPLIANCE (0.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Braintree is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Braintree.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Braintree, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Braintree, MA
Most ice machine calls in Braintree 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.
Before You Book in Braintree
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Braintree, MA
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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 Braintree faster.