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 North Scituate list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving North Scituate, MA
Within 30 miles of North Scituate there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Boston (6), Quincy (5), and Weymouth (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. The closest is Topline Appliance Repair Scituate, about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Scituate. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 5.9, 7.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
The leading options for North Scituate are Appliance Doctor Corp (27.3 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.9 stars from 2,029 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hancock Appliance (12.3 miles away, based in Quincy, 4.9 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (15.9 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in North Scituate
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 North Scituate is the better fit. Ice maker repair in North Scituate.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in North Scituate, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around North Scituate
Most ice machine calls in North Scituate 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 North Scituate
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: North Scituate, MA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in North Scituate, MA
Ice Machine Repair Near North Scituate
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 North Scituate faster.