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 Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket, RI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Woonsocket. 1 of them are based in Woonsocket itself, and other nearby bases include Pawtucket (9), Providence (9), and North Attleborough (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: Mario's Appliances, around 0.7 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Woonsocket. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.2, 1.4 |
Closest matches for Woonsocket: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (12.1 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in North Attleborough, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike H Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in North Attleborough, 5.0 stars from 149 reviews); Cityscape Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Whitinsville, 4.9 stars from 265 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
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Woonsocket is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Woonsocket.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Woonsocket, RI
Most ice machine calls in Woonsocket 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Woonsocket
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Woonsocket, RI
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Woonsocket do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Woonsocket?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Woonsocket, RI
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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 Woonsocket technician a trip for parts.