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. 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 Winthrop
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Winthrop. Other nearby bases include Boston (10), Revere (5), and Cambridge (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. The closest is Revere Appliance Repair Tech, about 2.7 miles away. 14 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 2.9, 3.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
At the top of the Winthrop list: Yale Appliance (6.1 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (2.9 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Winthrop.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Winthrop
Most ice maker calls in Winthrop 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 Winthrop
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Winthrop, MA
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Which areas near Winthrop do these technicians cover?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
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Before you call a Winthrop 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.