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. The Ellsworth list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Ellsworth, ME
Our data shows 9 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ellsworth. The rest are spread across Bangor (2), Holden (1), and Sedgwick (1). Patriot Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 13.9 miles from Ellsworth. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ellsworth is inside its regular service area.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.9, 19.5, 20.1 |
Closest matches for Ellsworth: Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (56.8 miles away, based in Waterville, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tom's Appliance Service (21.8 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
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 Ellsworth. Freezer repair in Ellsworth.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
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)
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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Ellsworth
Most ice maker calls in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ellsworth, ME
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Why is my ice maker frozen over?
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Ellsworth
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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 Ellsworth faster and cheaper.