When an ice machine in Waihee-Waiehu 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 Waihee-Waiehu, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Waihee-Waiehu, HI
5 repair companies serve Waihee-Waiehu from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Lahaina (2), Kahului (1), and Wailuku (1). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Waihee-Waiehu. Across 3 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Waihee-Waiehu is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waihee-Waiehu. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.1, 11.1 |
At the top of the Waihee-Waiehu list: Malama Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Lahaina, 4.9 stars from 370 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Kahului, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC (11.6 miles away, based in Makawao, 4.7 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); almost anything (4.1 miles away, based in Wailuku).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Waihee-Waiehu
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Waihee-Waiehu
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Waihee-Waiehu. Ice maker repair in Waihee-Waiehu.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Waihee-Waiehu, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Waihee-Waiehu
Most ice machine calls in Waihee-Waiehu 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 Waihee-Waiehu Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Waihee-Waiehu, HI
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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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 Waihee-Waiehu technician a trip for parts.