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. The Gardner list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Gardner, MA
Within 30 miles of Gardner there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Worcester (9), Nashua (5), and Marlborough (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Tri town Appliance is the nearest, roughly 9.5 miles from Gardner. Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gardner. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.5, 12.1, 12.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 35 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
The leading options for Gardner are Tri town Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Fitchburg, 4.7 stars from 72 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Marlborough, 4.2 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cluett's (25.8 miles away, based in Ware, 4.5 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Gardner
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Gardner
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 Gardner.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Gardner, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Gardner, MA
Most ice maker calls in Gardner 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 Gardner Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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: Gardner, MA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Which areas near Gardner do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Gardner 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.