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. The Medford list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Medford
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Medford. 2 of them are based in Medford itself, and other nearby bases include Boston (10), Cambridge (6), and Malden (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Cedar Appliance Co., about 1.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.9, 2.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
The leading options for Medford are Appliance Doctor Corp (6.4 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.5 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Medford. Ice maker repair in Medford.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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 Medford, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Medford, MA
Most ice machine calls in Medford 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.
Questions to Ask a Medford Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Medford, MA
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Medford faster.