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 South Yarmouth, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near South Yarmouth
40 repair companies serve South Yarmouth from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in South Yarmouth itself, and other nearby bases include Hyannis (4), New Bedford (4), and Fall River (4). The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. The closest is Yarmouth Appliance Clinic, about 1.5 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether South Yarmouth is inside its regular service area.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 3.1, 3.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 57 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
The leading options for South Yarmouth are Hammer Dude Handyman (3.5 miles away, based in West Yarmouth, 5.0 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KAM Appliances (5.6 miles away, based in Hyannis, 4.7 stars from 1,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Hyannis, 4.5 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (4.9 miles away, based in Hyannis, 5.0 stars from 168 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in South Yarmouth
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for South Yarmouth. Ice maker repair in South Yarmouth.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in South Yarmouth, 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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: $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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for South Yarmouth, MA
Most ice machine calls in South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Yarmouth, MA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in South Yarmouth
Ice Machine Repair Near South Yarmouth
Before you call a South Yarmouth 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.