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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Framingham
40 repair companies serve Framingham from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Framingham itself, and other nearby bases include Newton (7), Marlborough (4), and Watertown (3). The closest is Framingham Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.7, 1.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
First up for Framingham: Appliance Doctor Corp (12.5 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frostline Boston Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Newton, 4.9 stars from 148 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Natick, 4.3 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Framingham
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Framingham
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 Framingham is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Framingham.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Framingham
Most ice machine calls in Framingham 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Framingham
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Framingham, 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 Framingham faster.