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 Woburn and the Middlesex County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Woburn
40 repair companies serve Woburn from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Woburn, and other nearby bases include Cambridge (5), Malden (4), and Wilmington (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: ALPHA NE ELECTRONICS, around 1.6 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Woburn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.8, 2.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 31 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
The leading options for Woburn are Appliance Doctor Corp (6.8 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ALL APPLIANCE INC (5.4 miles away, based in Bedford, 5.0 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Service Company., Inc. (2.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 619 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Woburn
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Woburn
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Woburn. Ice maker repair in Woburn.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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 Woburn, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Woburn
Most ice machine calls in Woburn 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 Woburn Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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: Woburn, MA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Before you call a Woburn 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.