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. Below are the companies within reach of Scottsdale, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Scottsdale, AZ
40 repair companies serve Scottsdale from within 30 miles. 18 list an address in Scottsdale, and the rest are spread across Phoenix (15), Fountain Hills (3), and Carefree (1). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: Premier Appliance Repair Scottsdale AZ, around 3.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Scottsdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.2, 4.8 |
First up for Scottsdale: Appliance Works: Cave Creek Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Cave Creek, 5.0 stars from 272 reviews); High Desert Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dynamic Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Carefree, 4.9 stars from 1,877 reviews); Hillside Appliance Services (6.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 846 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Scottsdale. Ice maker repair in Scottsdale.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Scottsdale, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Scottsdale, AZ
Most ice machine calls in Scottsdale 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.
Questions to Ask a Scottsdale Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Scottsdale, AZ
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Scottsdale faster.