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 New Bedford, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in New Bedford, MA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of New Bedford. 4 list an address in New Bedford, and the rest are spread across Pawtucket (6), Providence (5), and Fall River (4). Distances run up to about 26 miles. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. The closest is Big Mikes Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Bedford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.5, 2.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
The leading options for New Bedford are Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (25.1 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Roia Appliance Services (16.4 miles away, based in Bristol, 4.8 stars from 175 reviews); Iz Schwartz Appliance (11.8 miles away, based in Somerset, 4.8 stars from 491 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (24.1 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in New Bedford
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 New Bedford is the better fit. Ice maker repair in New Bedford.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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 New Bedford, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around New Bedford
Most ice machine calls in New Bedford 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 New Bedford
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: New Bedford, MA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near New Bedford
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 New Bedford faster.