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. Below are the companies within reach of Newton, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Newton
Within 30 miles of Newton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in Newton itself, and other nearby bases include Boston (5), Cambridge (5), and Watertown (3). Honest Newton Center Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Newton. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Newton: Appliance Doctor Corp (5.3 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frostline Boston Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 148 reviews); Boston Comfort Systems (4.2 miles away, based in West Roxbury, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Newton
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 Newton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Newton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Local Notes for Newton
Most ice machine calls in Newton 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 Newton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Newton, MA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Before you call a Newton 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.