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. Below are the companies within reach of South Burlington, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in South Burlington, VT
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Burlington. The rest are spread across Plattsburgh (3), St Albans City (2), and Williston (1). Nearest on the list: ReSOURCE Large Appliance Sales & Services​, around 5.3 miles out. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.3, 5.7, 5.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
The leading options for South Burlington are Advanced Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Dan Reed and Daughter's Major Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Essex Junction, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews); Marcotte Appliance (5.7 miles away, based in Shelburne, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.6 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a South Burlington Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in South Burlington.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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
Before you give up on the ice maker in South Burlington, 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for South Burlington, VT
Most ice maker calls in South Burlington 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.
No separate Vermont appliance repair license was identified, but anyone who installs, inspects or services natural gas or propane systems, including appliances, must hold a gas certification from the Division of Fire Safety. Source: Vermont Division of Fire Safety: Natural and LP Gas Certifications
In Vermont, you can check a license with the DFS Licensing MasterList (Vermont Open Data: licensed electricians, plumbers and gas certifications) or report a problem to the Vermont Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance Program.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near South Burlington
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Burlington, VT
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, South Burlington
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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 South Burlington technician a trip for parts.