An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Meriden, CT
40 repair companies serve Meriden from within 30 miles. 8 list an address in Meriden, and the rest are spread across Waterbury (6), New Britain (4), and Cheshire (3). Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Your Local Appliance Repair And Service, around 0.5 miles out. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Meriden. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.1, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
At the top of the Meriden list: A Action Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair UTSP LLC (15.7 miles away, based in Glastonbury, 5.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in West Hartford, 4.5 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Meriden
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Meriden
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Meriden, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Meriden
Most ice maker calls in Meriden 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Meriden
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Meriden, CT
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Meriden
Ice Maker Repair Near Meriden
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Meriden technician a trip for parts.