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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lewistown and the Fergus County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Lewistown, MT
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 97 miles of Lewistown. 1 list an address in Lewistown, and the rest are spread across Great Falls (3) and Billings (2). Distances run up to about 97 miles. Nearest on the list: Dixie Chix Applicance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lewistown is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 97 miles | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 90.7, 91.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
At the top of the Lewistown list: Dixie Chix Applicance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (90.7 miles away, based in Great Falls, 5.0 stars from 432 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair (91.2 miles away, based in Great Falls, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (91.3 miles away, based in Great Falls, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Lewistown is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lewistown.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Lewistown, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Lewistown Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lewistown 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 Lewistown
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lewistown, MT
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Lewistown technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.