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. The Ellsworth list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Ellsworth, ME
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ellsworth. The rest are spread across Bangor (2), Holden (1), and Sedgwick (1). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Patriot Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 13.9 miles from Ellsworth. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ellsworth is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ellsworth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.9, 19.5, 20.1 |
First up for Ellsworth: Patriot Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Matt LLC (19.5 miles away, based in Sedgwick, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews); Tom's Appliance Service (21.8 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Ellsworth
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Ellsworth. Ice maker repair in Ellsworth.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 Ellsworth, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ellsworth, ME
Most ice machine calls in Ellsworth 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.
Questions to Ask a Ellsworth Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: Ellsworth, ME
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Ellsworth technician a trip for parts.