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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Amherst and the Hampshire County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Amherst, MA
Within 30 miles of Amherst there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Springfield (3), Enfield (3), and Chicopee (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance repair service LLC, around 12.7 miles out. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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) | 12.7, 13.8, 14.7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
Closest matches for Amherst: Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (16.3 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Cluett's (15.8 miles away, based in Ware, 4.5 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan's Appliance Repair & Sales (13.8 miles away, based in Chicopee, 4.4 stars from 58 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Amherst
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Amherst
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Amherst, MA
Most ice maker calls in Amherst 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.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Questions to Ask a Amherst Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Amherst, MA
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Amherst?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Amherst
Ice Maker Repair Near Amherst
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 Amherst technician a trip for parts.