A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of College, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near College
6 repair companies serve College from within 233 miles. Other nearby bases include Fairbanks (3), Wasilla (2), and Palmer (1). The farthest listed company is about 233 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 6 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether College is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Companies within 233 miles | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 4.3, 4.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
The leading options for College are Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Goldstream Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Appliance Service Company (4.3 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Reliable Appliance (232.9 miles away, based in Wasilla, 4.8 stars from 325 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in College
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in College
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for College is the better fit. Ice maker repair in College.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What College Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in College come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
In Alaska, you can check a license with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - License Search or report a problem to the Alaska Department of Law, Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Questions to Ask a College Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: College, AK
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Which areas near College do these technicians cover?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a College technician a trip for parts.