Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Caribou and the Aroostook County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Caribou, ME
6 repair companies serve Caribou from within 155 miles. Other nearby bases include Bangor (2), Dexter (1), and Veazie (1). Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 141.4 miles from Caribou. 1 lists ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Caribou is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 141.4, 144.7, 145.2 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Companies within 155 miles | 6 |
At the top of the Caribou list: Sears Appliance Repair (145.2 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (149.6 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Tom's Appliance Service (147.1 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews); Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair (141.4 miles away, based in Dexter, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Caribou. Freezer repair in Caribou.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool 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 Caribou, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
What Caribou Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Caribou 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.
Before You Book in Caribou
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Caribou, ME
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Caribou
Ice Maker Repair Near Caribou
Before you call a Caribou 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.