When an ice machine in Quincy 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 Quincy, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Quincy
Within 30 miles of Quincy there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Quincy, and other nearby bases include Boston (11), Braintree (4), and Weymouth (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Nearest on the list: Quincy Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.1, 1.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Quincy: Appliance Doctor Corp (15.3 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hancock Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (3.9 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston Comfort Systems (7.2 miles away, based in West Roxbury, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Quincy. Ice maker repair in Quincy.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Quincy, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Local Notes for Quincy
Most ice machine calls in Quincy 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 Quincy Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Quincy, MA
How much does ice machine repair cost in Quincy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Quincy
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 Quincy faster.