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 Auburn, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Auburn, ME
Within 30 miles of Auburn there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Auburn, and the rest are spread across Portland (5), Turner (1), and Gray (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The Appliance Guys is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Auburn. 1 of them mentions ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.8, 3.0 |
The leading options for Auburn are Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Guys (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Brown’s Appliance Service (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 62 reviews); Wayne's Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Turner, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Auburn Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Auburn. Freezer repair in Auburn.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Auburn, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Auburn
Most ice maker calls in Auburn 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Auburn Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Auburn, ME
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Auburn faster and cheaper.