Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Rio Rico, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Rio Rico
40 repair companies serve Rio Rico from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Rio Rico itself, and other nearby bases include Tucson (30), Green Valley (4), and Sierra Vista (2). Distances run up to about 49 miles. Morenos Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.2 miles from Rio Rico. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rio Rico is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 10.4, 21.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
First up for Rio Rico: Morenos Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 53 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.8 miles away, based in Green Valley, 4.6 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Nogales, 4.6 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Right On Appliance LLC | Appliance Repair in Tucson (47.0 miles away, based in Tucson, 5.0 stars from 101 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Rio Rico
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Rio Rico is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Rio Rico.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Rio Rico, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rio Rico, AZ
Most ice machine calls in Rio Rico 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.
Before You Book in Rio Rico
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rio Rico, AZ
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Rio Rico 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.