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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Ketchikan
Within 599 miles of Ketchikan there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Bellingham (3), Juneau (2), and Sitka (1). The farthest listed company is about 598 miles out. Ketchikan is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies. The closest is Virgil's Appliance Repair, about 182.1 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ketchikan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 599 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 182.1, 234.8, 235.7 |
At the top of the Ketchikan list: Virgil's Appliance Repair (182.1 miles away, based in Sitka, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (235.7 miles away, based in Juneau, lists Saturday hours); S&S Toyo Repair (234.8 miles away, based in Juneau); ICE DR. (597.2 miles away, based in Bellingham).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ketchikan
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 Ketchikan is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ketchikan.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine 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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Ketchikan, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ketchikan, AK
Most ice machine calls in Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ketchikan, AK
Which areas near Ketchikan do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Ketchikan, AK
Ice Machine Repair Near Ketchikan
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 Ketchikan faster.