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 Safford
Our data shows 5 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Safford. The rest are spread across San Manuel (2), Clifton (1), and Morenci (1). The 5 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: Pioneer Appliance Repair Crew, around 26.6 miles out. Safford is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 26.6, 26.7, 40.6 |
At the top of the Safford list: Aurora Appliance Repair Morenci (26.7 miles away, based in Morenci, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Drive Appliance Repair Pros (40.6 miles away, based in Willcox, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Pioneer Appliance Repair Crew (26.6 miles away, based in Clifton, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews); Mirage Appliance Repair Manuel (56.4 miles away, based in San Manuel, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Safford
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Safford is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Safford.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Safford, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 Safford Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Safford 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 Safford
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Safford, AZ
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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Before you call a Safford 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.