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. The Portsmouth list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Portsmouth, NH
Within 30 miles of Portsmouth there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Epping (2), Haverhill (2), and Newington (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 2.6 miles out. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Portsmouth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 7.9, 10.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
Closest matches for Portsmouth: Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (14.1 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Services, LLC (14.5 miles away, based in Epping, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews); Appliance Medic LLC (27.7 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.8 stars from 75 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Portsmouth Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Portsmouth, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Portsmouth
Most ice maker calls in Portsmouth 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.
New Hampshire has no license for appliance repair as such; fuel gas work, including gas appliance installation and service, is licensed by the Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board, whose licenses are limited to their named specialty. Source: N.H. RSA 153:29 (NH General Court)
In New Hampshire, you can check a license with the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification License Lookup or report a problem to the New Hampshire Department of Justice, Consumer Protection & Antitrust Bureau.
Before You Book in Portsmouth
- 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 give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Portsmouth, NH
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Portsmouth
Ice Maker Repair Near Portsmouth
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Portsmouth faster and cheaper.