A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Kahaluu-Keauhou, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Kahaluu-Keauhou. The rest are spread across Kailua-Kona (5) and Hilo (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 9 businesses. The closest is Appliance Service Co., about 0.6 miles away. Kahaluu-Keauhou is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kahaluu-Keauhou. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 5.6, 5.9 |
The leading options for Kahaluu-Keauhou are Affordable Appliance (7.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (5.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (5.6 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); Awesome Appliance Repair LLC (11.0 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Kahaluu-Keauhou
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Kahaluu-Keauhou. Ice maker repair in Kahaluu-Keauhou.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
Most ice machine calls in Kahaluu-Keauhou come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
In Hawaii, you can check a license with the Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing public license search or report a problem to the Hawaii DCCA Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kahaluu-Keauhou
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
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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 Kahaluu-Keauhou technician a trip for parts.