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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Wailua Homesteads and the Kauai County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Wailua Homesteads, HI
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 96 miles of Wailua Homesteads. The rest are spread across Wahiawa (2), Lihue (1), and Kekaha (1). Distances run up to about 95 miles. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 6.7 miles away. Wailua Homesteads is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wailua Homesteads. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (96 mi) | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.7, 25.4, 86.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
First up for Wailua Homesteads: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Lihue, 4.4 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RC Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Kekaha, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews); Dan's Appliance Repairs (95.0 miles away, based in Wahiawa, 4.3 stars from 31 reviews); Ocean Appliances & AC Repairs Inc.. (88.1 miles away, based in Waialua, 4.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Wailua Homesteads. Ice maker repair in Wailua Homesteads.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Wailua Homesteads Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Wailua Homesteads 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).
Before You Book in Wailua Homesteads
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Wailua Homesteads, HI
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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Before you call a Wailua Homesteads 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.