When an ice machine in Sterling 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 Sterling and the Logan County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Sterling, CO
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 88-mile radius of Sterling. 2 list an address in Sterling, and the rest are spread across Greeley (2), Sidney (1), and Cheyenne (1). The 6 rated companies in range average 3.2 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Sterling. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sterling is inside its regular service area.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (88 mi) | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 2.0, 37.9 |
At the top of the Sterling list: The Appliance Guys llc (2.0 miles away, 3.4 stars from 15 reviews); Palmer Sales and Service (37.9 miles away, based in Sidney, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 2.6 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MmacX Inc. (88.0 miles away, based in Cheyenne, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
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 Sterling is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Sterling.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sterling, CO
Most ice machine calls in Sterling 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 Sterling Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sterling, CO
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Sterling, CO
Ice Machine Repair Near Sterling
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 Sterling technician a trip for parts.