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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Phoenix and the Maricopa County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Phoenix
Within 30 miles of Phoenix there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 20 of them are based in Phoenix itself, and other nearby bases include Glendale (20). Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses. The closest is Appliance Fix Experts, about 1.0 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Phoenix. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.6, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
First up for Phoenix: Mr. Appliance of West Phoenix (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 232 reviews); Frost Appliance (2.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Urban Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 239 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KD Appliance Repairs (2.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 515 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Phoenix
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Phoenix is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Phoenix.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
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)
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Phoenix
Most ice machine calls in Phoenix 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 Phoenix
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Phoenix, AZ
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Phoenix
Ice Machine Repair Near Phoenix
Before you call a Phoenix 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.