Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Kenai, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Kenai, AK
10 repair companies serve Kenai from within 63 miles. The rest are spread across Anchorage (9) and Soldotna (1). The farthest listed company is about 63 miles out. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. The closest is Tims Appliance Repair and Service, about 5.8 miles away. Kenai is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.8, 60.3, 60.3 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Companies within 63 miles | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
At the top of the Kenai list: Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (61.1 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Reliable Appliance (60.8 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.7 stars from 1,283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave the Appliance Guy (60.3 miles away, based in Anchorage, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Miller Appliance Repair of Anchorage (60.3 miles away, based in Anchorage, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Kenai is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Kenai.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Kenai Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Kenai 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.
Before You Book in Kenai
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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: Kenai, AK
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Kenai faster.