Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bristol and the Hartford County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Bristol
Within 30 miles of Bristol there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Bristol itself, and other nearby bases include Meriden (7), Waterbury (6), and Hartford (5). The closest is SRT Bristol Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.4, 2.7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
First up for Bristol: A Action Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair UTSP LLC (17.6 miles away, based in Glastonbury, 5.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in West Hartford, 4.5 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Meriden, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Bristol.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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 Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Bristol, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Bristol Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Bristol come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Bristol Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bristol, CT
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Bristol
Ice Maker Repair Near Bristol
Before you call a Bristol technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.