Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bridgewater and the Plymouth County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Bridgewater
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bridgewater. Other nearby bases include Quincy (5), Braintree (4), and Weymouth (4). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.4 miles from Bridgewater. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bridgewater. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.4, 6.6, 7.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Bridgewater: Yale Appliance (12.8 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.9 stars from 2,029 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hancock Appliance (18.5 miles away, based in Quincy, 4.9 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (8.9 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in North Attleborough, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Bridgewater is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bridgewater.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Bridgewater, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bridgewater, MA
Most ice machine calls in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bridgewater, MA
Do you cover Bridgewater and nearby towns?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Bridgewater 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.