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. 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 Steele Creek
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 241 miles of Steele Creek. Other nearby bases include Fairbanks (3), Wasilla (2), and Palmer (1). The farthest listed company is about 240 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 6 businesses. The closest is Appliance Service Company, about 11.8 miles away. Steele Creek is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Steele Creek. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.8, 13.4, 17.3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 241 miles | 6 |
First up for Steele Creek: Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Goldstream Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Appliance Service Company (11.8 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Reliable Appliance (240.0 miles away, based in Wasilla, 4.8 stars from 325 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Steele Creek
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Steele Creek is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Steele Creek.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Steele Creek
Most ice machine calls in Steele Creek 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Steele Creek
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Steele Creek, AK
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Steele Creek technician a trip for parts.