A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Essex Junction, VT
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Essex Junction. 1 list an address in Essex Junction, and other nearby bases include Plattsburgh (3), St Albans City (2), and Williston (1). Dan Reed and Daughter's Major Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Essex Junction. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 11 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Essex Junction. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.9, 6.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
Closest matches for Essex Junction: Advanced Appliance (6.9 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Marcotte Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Shelburne, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in St Albans City, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wilson Appliance Centers, Inc (24.7 miles away, based in St Albans City, 4.8 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Essex Junction
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Essex Junction. Ice maker repair in Essex Junction.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Essex Junction, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Essex Junction
Most ice machine calls in Essex Junction 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Essex Junction
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Essex Junction, VT
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Essex Junction technician a trip for parts.