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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving St. Albans, VT
19 repair companies serve St. Albans from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Plattsburgh (3), St Albans City (2), and Barre (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 18 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether St. Albans is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.4, 12.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
First up for St. Albans: Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in St Albans City, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wilson Appliance Centers, Inc (2.4 miles away, based in St Albans City, 4.8 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance (15.8 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.6 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in St. Albans
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for St. Albans. Ice maker repair in St. Albans.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around St. Albans
Most ice machine calls in St. Albans 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near St. Albans
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: St. Albans, VT
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in St. Albans, VT
Ice Machine Repair Near St. Albans
Before you call a St. Albans 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.