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. Below are the companies within reach of Fall River, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Fall River
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fall River. 4 list an address in Fall River, and other nearby bases include Providence (9), Pawtucket (8), and New Bedford (4). Distances run up to about 19 miles. The closest is Atlas Appliance Services, about 2.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fall River. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.4, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
The leading options for Fall River are Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (16.6 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Roia Appliance Services (8.6 miles away, based in Bristol, 4.8 stars from 175 reviews); Iz Schwartz Appliance (3.1 miles away, based in Somerset, 4.8 stars from 491 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (18.8 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Fall River is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fall River.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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 Fall River, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fall River, MA
Most ice machine calls in Fall River 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fall River
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fall River, MA
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Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Fall River technician a trip for parts.