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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Waterville and the Kennebec County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Waterville
Within 60 miles of Waterville there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Waterville, and the rest are spread across Auburn (3), Bangor (2), and Chelsea (1). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.0 miles out. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Waterville is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 16.0, 22.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
The leading options for Waterville are Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thermador Group (16.0 miles away, based in Chelsea, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wayne's Appliance Repair (32.1 miles away, based in Turner, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (51.8 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Waterville
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- 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 Waterville. Ice maker repair in Waterville.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Waterville, ME
Most ice machine calls in Waterville 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 Waterville
- 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: Waterville, ME
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Waterville faster.