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. Below are the companies within reach of Franklin, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Franklin
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Franklin itself, and the rest are spread across Pawtucket (8), Framingham (7), and North Attleborough (3). The closest is Franklin Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 3.3, 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
The leading options for Franklin are Appliance Doctor Corp (24.0 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (15.6 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (14.7 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in North Attleborough, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- 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 Franklin is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Franklin.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Franklin, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Franklin
Most ice machine calls in Franklin 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 Franklin
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Franklin, MA
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Ice Machine Repair Near Franklin
Before you call a Franklin 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.