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 Wakefield-Peacedale and the Washington County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Wakefield-Peacedale
Within 30 miles of Wakefield-Peacedale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Providence (7), Westerly (5), and Warwick (5). The 39 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Foreman's Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Wakefield-Peacedale.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 8.2, 9.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
At the top of the Wakefield-Peacedale list: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (9.1 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.9 stars from 2,266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (17.4 miles away, based in Westerly, 4.9 stars from 947 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Keith's Appliances (24.8 miles away, based in Mystic, 4.9 stars from 1,021 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (23.0 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Wakefield-Peacedale is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Wakefield-Peacedale.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Wakefield-Peacedale, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Wakefield-Peacedale, RI
Most ice machine calls in Wakefield-Peacedale 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 Wakefield-Peacedale
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Wakefield-Peacedale, RI
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Wakefield-Peacedale, RI
Ice Machine Repair Near Wakefield-Peacedale
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 Wakefield-Peacedale technician a trip for parts.