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. The Marlborough list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Marlborough, MA
Within 30 miles of Marlborough there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Marlborough itself, and the rest are spread across Framingham (7), Worcester (7), and Ashland (2). Distances run up to about 17 miles. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Marlborough Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.4 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 0.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
At the top of the Marlborough list: Appliance Doctor Corp (16.6 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (8.1 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Natick, 4.3 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Marlborough
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 Marlborough is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Marlborough.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Marlborough
Most ice machine calls in Marlborough 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 Marlborough
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Marlborough, MA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Which areas near Marlborough do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Marlborough
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 Marlborough technician a trip for parts.