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. Below are the companies within reach of Franklin, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Franklin, MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franklin. 2 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Pawtucket (8), Framingham (7), and North Attleborough (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Nearest on the list: Franklin Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 28 businesses.
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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 3.3, 5.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Franklin: Yale Appliance (14.7 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (15.6 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (15.2 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in North Attleborough, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung 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)
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
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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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 Franklin
Most ice maker calls in Franklin 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 Franklin
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Franklin, MA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Franklin
Ice Maker Repair Near Franklin
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 Franklin technician a trip for parts.