When an ice machine in Methuen Town slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Methuen Town, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Methuen Town, MA
Within 30 miles of Methuen Town there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lawrence (5), Lowell (5), and Nashua (5). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Newbury Home Services, around 1.5 miles out.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.0, 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Methuen Town: Appliance Doctor Corp (22.7 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thermador Repair Group (10.3 miles away, based in Lowell, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- 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
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Methuen Town
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Methuen Town. Ice maker repair in Methuen Town.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Methuen Town, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 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.
Local Notes for Methuen Town
Most ice machine calls in Methuen Town 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 Methuen Town
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Methuen Town, MA
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Ice Machine Repair Near Methuen Town
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 Methuen Town technician a trip for parts.