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. The Boston list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Boston, MA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Boston. 12 list an address in Boston, and the rest are spread across Cambridge (6), Brookline (3), and West Roxbury (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Yale Appliance is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Boston. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.1, 2.1 |
First up for Boston: Yale Appliance (2.0 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston Comfort Systems (3.9 miles away, based in West Roxbury, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.5 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Boston
Most ice maker calls in Boston 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.
Before You Book in Boston
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Boston, MA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
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Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Boston
More Ice Maker Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call a Boston 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.