A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Somerville and the Middlesex County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Somerville, MA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Somerville. 3 list an address in Somerville, and the rest are spread across Boston (11), Cambridge (6), and Malden (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Appliance Repair Technologies Somerville is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Somerville.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
The leading options for Somerville are Appliance Doctor Corp (6.7 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.5 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Somerville
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Somerville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Somerville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Somerville
Most ice machine calls in Somerville 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 Somerville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Somerville, MA
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Before you call a Somerville 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.