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. 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 Great Falls, MT
7 repair companies serve Great Falls from within 71 miles. 3 list an address in Great Falls, and the rest are spread across Helena (4). The 7 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Great Falls is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Great Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 71 miles | 7 |
At the top of the Great Falls list: Appliance Doctor (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 432 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peak 406 Appliance Service (66.9 miles away, based in Helena, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Great Falls is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Great Falls.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Great Falls
Most ice machine calls in Great Falls 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Great Falls
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Great Falls, MT
Do you cover Great Falls and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Great Falls?
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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 Great Falls faster.