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 Old Town and the Penobscot County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Old Town, ME
9 repair companies serve Old Town from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Bangor (2), Veazie (1), and Holden (1). Distances run up to about 52 miles. The closest is Penobscot Appliance Repair, about 8.2 miles away. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 9 businesses. Old Town is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.2, 8.2, 10.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
At the top of the Old Town list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (52.1 miles away, based in Waterville, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tom's Appliance Service (10.0 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Old Town
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Old Town
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 Old Town. Freezer repair in Old Town.
Troubleshooting first? See lg 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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Old Town, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Old Town
Most ice maker calls in Old Town 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Old Town
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Old Town, 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 Old Town faster and cheaper.