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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chino Valley and the Yavapai County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Chino Valley
13 repair companies serve Chino Valley from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Chino Valley itself, and other nearby bases include Prescott (8), Prescott Valley (3), and Cottonwood (1). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Pro Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 6.9 miles from Chino Valley. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chino Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.9, 11.5, 12.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
Closest matches for Chino Valley: CRRS, LLC - Commercial Refrigeration & Restaurant Service (12.8 miles away, based in Prescott Valley, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tiger Mechanical LLC (12.9 miles away, based in Prescott Valley, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews); Appliance Works (15.4 miles away, based in Prescott, 4.9 stars from 278 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Prescott, 4.2 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Chino Valley
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Chino Valley. Ice maker repair in Chino Valley.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Chino Valley, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What Chino Valley Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Chino Valley come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
In Arizona, you can check a license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Contractor Search or report a problem to the Arizona Attorney General Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Chino Valley
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Chino Valley, AZ
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Chino Valley
Ice Machine Repair Near Chino Valley
Before you call a Chino Valley technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.