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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Star, ID
40 repair companies serve Star from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Boise (13), Nampa (8), and Caldwell (7). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The closest is Augurey appliance and home, about 4.7 miles away. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 6.4, 6.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
Closest matches for Star: Lake Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.6 stars from 427 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (8.4 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Better Appliance Services (7.4 miles away, based in Boise, 5.0 stars from 413 reviews); Quality Appliance (10.3 miles away, based in Boise, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Star
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Star. Ice maker repair in Star.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Star, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Star, ID
Most ice machine calls in Star 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.
Before You Book in Star
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Star, ID
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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 Star technician a trip for parts.