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 Waipio Acres, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Waipio Acres
Our data shows 39 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Waipio Acres. The rest are spread across Honolulu (19), Waipahu (3), and Aiea (3). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 34 businesses. Nearest on the list: Dan's Appliance Repairs, around 2.0 miles out.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.2, 2.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 39 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
First up for Waipio Acres: Fuse Hawai'i (3.5 miles away, based in Waipahu, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Kaneohe, 4.8 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.4 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Aiea, 4.2 stars from 760 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Waipio Acres
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Waipio Acres
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Waipio Acres. Ice maker repair in Waipio Acres.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Waipio Acres Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Waipio Acres 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 Waipio Acres Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Waipio Acres, HI
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Waipio Acres
Ice Machine Repair Near Waipio Acres
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 Waipio Acres technician a trip for parts.