When an ice maker in Valley Falls 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 Valley Falls and the Providence County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Valley Falls, RI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Valley Falls. Other nearby bases include Providence (12), Pawtucket (9), and North Attleborough (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Emergency Appliance Repair Central Falls is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Valley Falls. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
First up for Valley Falls: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (10.8 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (4.6 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (13.2 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in North Attleborough, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Valley Falls
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Valley Falls Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Valley Falls, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Valley Falls, RI
Most ice maker calls in Valley Falls 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 Valley Falls
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Valley Falls, RI
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Why did my ice maker stop working?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Valley Falls
Ice Maker Repair Near Valley Falls
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Valley Falls technician a trip for parts.