When an ice machine in Laurel slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Laurel and the Yellowstone County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Laurel
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Laurel. Other nearby bases include Billings (11). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Nearest on the list: Fred's Appliance, around 10.8 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Laurel is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Laurel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.8, 12.5, 12.5 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
First up for Laurel: Big Sky Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Billings, 4.9 stars from 105 reviews); Waynes appliance repair corp (12.5 miles away, based in Billings, 5.0 stars from 55 reviews); Fred's Appliance (10.8 miles away, based in Billings, 4.4 stars from 739 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Revive Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Billings, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Laurel
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Laurel. Ice maker repair in Laurel.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Laurel, MT
Most ice machine calls in Laurel 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 Laurel
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Laurel, MT
How much does ice machine repair cost in Laurel?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Laurel, MT
Ice Machine Repair Near Laurel
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 Laurel faster.