A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Blackfoot, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Blackfoot
16 repair companies serve Blackfoot from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Blackfoot itself, and other nearby bases include Idaho Falls (4), Pocatello (3), and Rexburg (3). The farthest listed company is about 54 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 16 businesses. The closest is David Clark Refrigeration., about 0.3 miles away. Blackfoot is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 5.3, 12.7 |
Closest matches for Blackfoot: Steven's Appliance Services (5.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 292 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Pocatello, 4.7 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Idaho Falls, 4.7 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (25.8 miles away, based in Idaho Falls, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Blackfoot is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Blackfoot.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Blackfoot, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 Blackfoot
Most ice machine calls in Blackfoot come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Blackfoot
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Blackfoot, ID
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Blackfoot?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Blackfoot
Before you call a Blackfoot 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.