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. Below are the companies within reach of Providence, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Providence, RI
Within 30 miles of Providence there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 of them are based in Providence itself, and other nearby bases include Pawtucket (9), Cranston (5), and Warwick (5). Providence Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Providence. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 31 businesses.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
Closest matches for Providence: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (4.4 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (4.1 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.5 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LC APPLIANCE SERVICE (2.9 miles away, based in East Providence, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Providence
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Providence
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Providence. Ice maker repair in Providence.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Providence, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Providence Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Providence 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.
Before You Book in Providence
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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: Providence, RI
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Before you call a Providence technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.