When an ice machine in Thornton slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Thornton, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Thornton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Thornton. 16 list an address in Thornton, and the rest are spread across Westminster (12), Commerce City (5), and Broomfield (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Thornton Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
First up for Thornton: Reed Restaurant Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.2 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter Inc - Cherry Creek (13.9 miles away, based in Denver, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Master Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 223 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Team Arvada (8.3 miles away, based in Arvada, 4.9 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Thornton
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Thornton. Ice maker repair in Thornton.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Thornton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Thornton Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Thornton 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 Thornton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Thornton, CO
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Before you call a Thornton 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.