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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Waltham
40 repair companies serve Waltham from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Waltham itself, and other nearby bases include Newton (7), Cambridge (5), and Watertown (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is FAST FIX APPLIANCE REPAIR INC, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waltham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 2.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
Closest matches for Waltham: UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Corp (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston Comfort Systems (8.3 miles away, based in West Roxbury, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.5 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What Waltham Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Waltham 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 Waltham
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Waltham, MA
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Waltham
Ice Maker Repair Near Waltham
Before you call a Waltham 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.