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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Air Force Academy and the El Paso County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Air Force Academy
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Air Force Academy. Other nearby bases include Colorado Springs (32), Castle Rock (3), and Manitou Springs (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Apexstone Appliance Repair Pros, about 3.5 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Air Force Academy. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 47 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 5.3, 5.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
First up for Air Force Academy: RES Refrigeration and Ice (14.0 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.2 stars from 31 reviews); Mr. Appliance of the Front Range (7.4 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,710 reviews); Dakine Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,286 reviews); D3/A-OK Appliance Service, Inc. (12.5 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 4,697 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Air Force Academy is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Air Force Academy.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Air Force Academy, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Air Force Academy
Most ice machine calls in Air Force Academy come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Air Force Academy
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Air Force Academy, CO
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Air Force Academy technician a trip for parts.