An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. Below are the companies within reach of Newton, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Newton, MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Newton. 7 of them are based in Newton itself, and the rest are spread across Boston (5), Cambridge (5), and Watertown (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Honest Newton Center Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 30 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Newton: UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston Comfort Systems (4.2 miles away, based in West Roxbury, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews); Appliance Doctor Corp (5.3 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix It Guy Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Needham, 4.5 stars from 117 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Newton.
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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
Before you give up on the ice maker in Newton, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Newton, MA
Most ice maker calls in Newton 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 Newton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Newton, MA
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Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Newton
Ice Maker Repair Near Newton
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 Newton technician a trip for parts.