Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Waikele, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Waikele, HI
We found 39 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waikele. The rest are spread across Honolulu (19), Waipahu (3), and Aiea (3). The 34 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars. Nearest on the list: Nextera Appliance Repair Service Llc., around 0.3 miles out.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.5, 1.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 39 |
First up for Waikele: Fuse Hawai'i (1.5 miles away, based in Waipahu, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Kaneohe, 4.8 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.4 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Aiea, 4.2 stars from 760 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Waikele
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 Waikele is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Waikele.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Waikele
Most ice machine calls in Waikele 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 Waikele Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Waikele, HI
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Which areas near Waikele do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Waikele
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Waikele faster.