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 Auburn and the Androscoggin County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Auburn
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Auburn. 3 list an address in Auburn, and the rest are spread across Portland (5), Turner (1), and Gray (1). The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. The closest is The Appliance Guys, about 1.6 miles away.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.8, 3.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
Closest matches for Auburn: The Appliance Guys (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brown’s Appliance Service (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 62 reviews); Appliance Repair Center of Maine (15.0 miles away, based in Gray, 4.7 stars from 157 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Auburn
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
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 Auburn. Ice maker repair in Auburn.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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: $45–$150 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.
What Auburn Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Auburn come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Auburn
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Auburn, ME
Which areas near Auburn do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Before you call a Auburn 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.