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 Carbondale, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Carbondale, CO
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Carbondale. Other nearby bases include Rifle (2), Edwards (2), and Avon (2). 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: westernslope.appliance, around 10.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.3 stars across 11 businesses. Carbondale is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carbondale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.3, 23.4, 25.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
At the top of the Carbondale list: Nordic Refrigeration (31.9 miles away, based in Rifle, 4.8 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Vail, Aspen, and Glenwood (41.9 miles away, based in Avon, 4.9 stars from 256 reviews); westernslope.appliance (10.3 miles away, based in Glenwood Springs, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Eagle, 4.0 stars from 4 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Carbondale is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Carbondale.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Carbondale
Most ice machine calls in Carbondale 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 Carbondale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carbondale, CO
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you cover Carbondale and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Before you call a Carbondale 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.