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. Below are the companies within reach of Fitchburg, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fitchburg
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fitchburg. 1 list an address in Fitchburg, and other nearby bases include Worcester (9), Nashua (5), and Lowell (5). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is Tri town Appliance, about 1.0 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 5.1, 5.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
At the top of the Fitchburg list: Tri town Appliance (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 72 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Marlborough, 4.2 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fitchburg
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
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 Fitchburg is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fitchburg.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Fitchburg, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Around Fitchburg
Most ice machine calls in Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Fitchburg, MA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Fitchburg 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.