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 Kalaheo, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Kalaheo
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 101-mile radius of Kalaheo. Other nearby bases include Wahiawa (2), Lihue (1), and Kekaha (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 6 businesses. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 10.1 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kalaheo is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kalaheo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.1, 16.6, 90.3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (101 mi) | 6 |
At the top of the Kalaheo list: Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Lihue, 4.4 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RC Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Kekaha, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews); Dan's Appliance Repairs (100.2 miles away, based in Wahiawa, 4.3 stars from 31 reviews); Ocean Appliances & AC Repairs Inc.. (93.7 miles away, based in Waialua, 4.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Kalaheo is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Kalaheo.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kalaheo, HI
Most ice machine calls in Kalaheo 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).
Questions to Ask a Kalaheo Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kalaheo, HI
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Do you cover Kalaheo and nearby towns?
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Before you call a Kalaheo 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.