Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Rochester and the Strafford County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Rochester
16 repair companies serve Rochester from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Concord (3), Epping (2), and Hooksett (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. The closest is PJ's Appliance Repair, about 7.9 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rochester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.9, 14.3, 14.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
The leading options for Rochester are Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (18.1 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews); Appliance Services, LLC (18.9 miles away, based in Epping, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews); Appliance Medic LLC (27.7 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.8 stars from 75 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Concord, 4.6 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Rochester
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Rochester. Ice maker repair in Rochester.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Rochester, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Rochester
Most ice machine calls in Rochester come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
New Hampshire has no license for appliance repair as such; fuel gas work, including gas appliance installation and service, is licensed by the Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board, whose licenses are limited to their named specialty. Source: N.H. RSA 153:29 (NH General Court)
In New Hampshire, you can check a license with the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification License Lookup or report a problem to the New Hampshire Department of Justice, Consumer Protection & Antitrust Bureau.
Hiring a Repair Company in Rochester
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rochester, NH
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Rochester
Ice Machine Repair Near Rochester
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 Rochester technician a trip for parts.