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 Montrose, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Montrose, CO
16 repair companies serve Montrose from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Montrose itself, and other nearby bases include Grand Junction (11), Delta (1), and Telluride (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Specialty Company, around 1.3 miles out. The 15 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Montrose is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.4, 22.1 |
Closest matches for Montrose: Affordable Appliance LLC (22.1 miles away, based in Delta, 4.9 stars from 206 reviews); Appliance Specialty Company (1.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 2.3 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Doctor (56.8 miles away, based in Grand Junction, 4.4 stars from 122 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Montrose. Ice maker repair in Montrose.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Montrose, CO
Most ice machine calls in Montrose 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 Montrose
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Montrose, CO
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Montrose faster.