Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Barnstable and the Barnstable County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Barnstable
15 repair companies serve Barnstable from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Hyannis (4), New Bedford (4), and East Falmouth (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: KAM Appliances, around 2.7 miles out. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 15 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.2, 3.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
Closest matches for Barnstable: Yale Appliance (3.3 miles away, based in Hyannis, 5.0 stars from 168 reviews); KAM Appliances (2.7 miles away, based in Hyannis, 4.7 stars from 1,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Hyannis, 4.5 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cape Cod Appliance Service (7.2 miles away, based in Sandwich, 4.2 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- 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 Barnstable
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 Barnstable. Freezer repair in Barnstable.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Barnstable
Before you give up on the ice maker in Barnstable, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Barnstable
Most ice maker calls in Barnstable 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Barnstable
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Barnstable, 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 Barnstable technician a trip for parts.