When an ice maker in Newport East stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Newport East and the Newport County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Newport East
40 repair companies serve Newport East from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Providence (7), Warwick (5), and Cranston (5). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. Nearest on the list: Elvarique Newport Appliance Repair Service, around 2.3 miles out. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 7.8, 9.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
Closest matches for Newport East: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (20.5 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (9.8 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.9 stars from 2,266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (24.3 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Warwick, 4.5 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Newport East, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Newport East, RI
Most ice maker calls in Newport East 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.
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
Hiring a Repair Company in Newport East
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Newport East, RI
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Newport East
Ice Maker Repair Near Newport East
Before you call a Newport East 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.