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. Below are the companies within reach of Kingston, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Kingston
40 repair companies serve Kingston from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Providence (9), Westerly (5), and Warwick (5). Distances run up to about 25 miles. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Foreman's Appliance, around 0.7 miles out.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 6.8, 7.3 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
Closest matches for Kingston: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (7.6 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.9 stars from 2,266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (17.0 miles away, based in Westerly, 4.9 stars from 947 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Keith's Appliances (24.2 miles away, based in Mystic, 4.9 stars from 1,021 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (21.2 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- 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 Kingston. Ice maker repair in Kingston.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Kingston
Most ice machine calls in Kingston come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kingston
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kingston, RI
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Kingston faster.