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 Sun City
40 repair companies serve Sun City from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Sun City itself, and the rest are spread across Glendale (19), Peoria (9), and El Mirage (4). The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Surprise and Goodyear, around 1.2 miles out.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.2, 2.2 |
First up for Sun City: Appliance Works (1.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 376 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Surprise and Goodyear (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 832 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 5 Star Appliance Repair LLC (5.8 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.8 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Global HVAC and Appliances LLC (4.5 miles away, based in Peoria, 5.0 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Sun City
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- 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 Sun City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Sun City.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Sun City Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Sun City 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Sun City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sun City, AZ
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Which areas near Sun City do these technicians cover?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Sun City, AZ
Ice Machine Repair Near Sun City
Before you call a Sun City 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.