When an ice machine in Waimea 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 Waimea, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Waimea, HI
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Waimea. The rest are spread across Kailua-Kona (5), Hilo (4), and Pāhoa (2). Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 13 businesses. The closest is Awesome Appliance Repair LLC, about 29.8 miles away. Waimea is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waimea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 29.8, 33.7, 34.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
The leading options for Waimea are Affordable Appliance (33.7 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (43.2 miles away, based in Hilo, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (34.7 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (34.7 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Waimea. Ice maker repair in Waimea.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Around Waimea
Most ice machine calls in Waimea 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in Waimea
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Waimea, HI
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Waimea
Ice Machine Repair Near Waimea
Before you call a Waimea 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.