When an ice machine in Barre slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Barre and the Washington County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Barre
29 repair companies serve Barre from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Barre, and other nearby bases include Bristol (3), Rutland (3), and St Albans City (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. The closest is Northeast Appliance Services, about 0.5 miles away. Barre is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Barre. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.1, 4.3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 29 |
At the top of the Barre list: Sears Appliance Repair (30.3 miles away, based in St Johnsbury, 4.6 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RMH Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Danville, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews); Rutland Appliances (45.6 miles away, based in Rutland, 4.8 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.0 miles away, based in Middlebury, 4.6 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Barre
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Barre is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Barre.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Barre, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Barre Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Barre come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
No separate Vermont appliance repair license was identified, but anyone who installs, inspects or services natural gas or propane systems, including appliances, must hold a gas certification from the Division of Fire Safety. Source: Vermont Division of Fire Safety: Natural and LP Gas Certifications
In Vermont, you can check a license with the DFS Licensing MasterList (Vermont Open Data: licensed electricians, plumbers and gas certifications) or report a problem to the Vermont Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance Program.
Before You Book in Barre
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Barre, VT
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Barre
Before you call a Barre 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.