Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Braintree, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Braintree
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Braintree. 4 of them are based in Braintree itself, and the rest are spread across Boston (9), Quincy (5), and Weymouth (4). Of those, 14 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. DWG APPLIANCE is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Braintree. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.5, 1.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
At the top of the Braintree list: Yale Appliance (7.3 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (10.7 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.9 stars from 2,029 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hancock Appliance (2.5 miles away, based in Quincy, 4.9 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston Comfort Systems (9.6 miles away, based in West Roxbury, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Braintree
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Braintree
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Braintree.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Braintree Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Braintree 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Braintree
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: Braintree, MA
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
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Before you call a Braintree 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.