When an ice machine in Boulder slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Boulder and the Boulder County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Boulder
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Boulder. 6 list an address in Boulder, and the rest are spread across Westminster (8), Longmont (7), and Broomfield (6). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Best Boulder Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Boulder. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.7, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
The leading options for Boulder are Reed Restaurant Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.2 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter Inc - Cherry Creek (26.5 miles away, based in Denver, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Boulder (2.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Columbine Appliance & Fireplaces (10.5 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 2,693 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Boulder is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Boulder.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Boulder Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Boulder 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.
Before You Book in Boulder
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Boulder, CO
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Boulder
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Before you call a Boulder 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.