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 Center and the Hampshire County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Amherst Center, MA
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Amherst Center. Other nearby bases include Springfield (3), Enfield (3), and Chicopee (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Appliance repair service LLC is the nearest, roughly 13.3 miles from Amherst Center. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Amherst Center. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.3, 14.0, 14.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
Closest matches for Amherst Center: Sears Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (16.8 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Cluett's (16.7 miles away, based in Ware, 4.5 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan's Appliance Repair & Sales (14.3 miles away, based in Chicopee, 4.4 stars from 58 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Amherst Center Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Amherst Center. Freezer repair in Amherst Center.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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 Center
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Amherst Center
Most ice maker calls in Amherst Center 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 Center Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Amherst Center, MA
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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 Center technician a trip for parts.