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 South Hooksett and the Merrimack County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving South Hooksett, NH
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Hooksett. Other nearby bases include Manchester (8), Nashua (5), and Lawrence (5). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Anything Appliance, around 0.8 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Hooksett. 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) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.1, 3.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
At the top of the South Hooksett list: A&K HOME APPLIANCES (4.4 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.7 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (18.4 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews); Reliable Appliance Service (7.5 miles away, based in Bedford, 4.8 stars from 1,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.6 stars from 244 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in South Hooksett
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in South Hooksett
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for South Hooksett is the better fit. Ice maker repair in South Hooksett.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for South Hooksett
Most ice machine calls in South Hooksett 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near South Hooksett
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Hooksett, NH
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Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 South Hooksett faster.