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. The Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket, RI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pawtucket. 9 of them are based in Pawtucket itself, and the rest are spread across Providence (12), Cranston (5), and North Attleborough (3). Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 29 businesses. AJ APPLIANCE Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Pawtucket.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
First up for Pawtucket: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (8.3 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in North Attleborough, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike H Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in North Attleborough, 5.0 stars from 149 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Pawtucket
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Pawtucket. Ice maker repair in Pawtucket.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Pawtucket, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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.
Local Notes for Pawtucket
Most ice machine calls in Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pawtucket, RI
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Pawtucket technician a trip for parts.