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. The Cortez list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Cortez, CO
Within 60 miles of Cortez there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Cortez, and other nearby bases include Durango (6), Farmington (3), and Bayfield (1). The 12 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Cortez. Cortez is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 39.5, 39.6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
The leading options for Cortez are Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.6 miles away, based in Durango, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair (45.0 miles away, based in Durango, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews); Southwest Appliance (42.0 miles away, based in Durango, 3.8 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Cortez
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Cortez
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 Cortez is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cortez.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Cortez, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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: $45–$150 per visit 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.
What Cortez Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Cortez 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.
Questions to Ask a Cortez Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cortez, CO
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Cortez?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Before you call a Cortez 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.