Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Butte and the Silver Bow County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Butte, MT
6 repair companies serve Butte from within 62 miles. 2 list an address in Butte, and the rest are spread across Helena (4). The 5 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 9.0 miles from Butte. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Butte is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Butte. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.0, 9.5, 57.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 62 miles | 6 |
The leading options for Butte are Bowman Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, 4.3 stars from 62 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Peak 406 Appliance Service (61.0 miles away, based in Helena, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews); Capital Appliance Services (57.4 miles away, based in Helena, 4.7 stars from 117 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- 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 Butte is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Butte.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Butte, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Butte, MT
Most ice machine calls in Butte come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
In Montana, you can check a license with the Montana DLI Construction Contractor Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Montana Department of Justice, Office of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Butte
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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: Butte, MT
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you cover Butte and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Butte faster.