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 Kuna, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Kuna, ID
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kuna. 1 of them are based in Kuna itself, and other nearby bases include Boise (22), Nampa (8), and Meridian (6). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. District Appliance Repair Company is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Kuna. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kuna. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 5.7, 7.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
First up for Kuna: Lake Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.6 stars from 427 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (12.7 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Murf's Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance (8.7 miles away, based in Boise, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Kuna. Ice maker repair in Kuna.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
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:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Kuna
Most ice machine calls in Kuna 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 Kuna
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kuna, ID
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Kuna?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Kuna
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 Kuna technician a trip for parts.