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. Below are the companies within reach of Livingston, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Livingston
We found 7 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Livingston. Other nearby bases include Bozeman (5) and Belgrade (2). Distances run up to about 31 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 7 businesses. The closest is Fred's Appliance, about 24.6 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Livingston is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Livingston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 24.6, 24.8, 25.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
The leading options for Livingston are Fred's Appliance (24.6 miles away, based in Bozeman, 4.5 stars from 655 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Bozeman, 4.7 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stone's Maytag Service (29.2 miles away, based in Belgrade, 4.7 stars from 17 reviews); Helland Appliance Repair (25.8 miles away, based in Bozeman, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Livingston
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Livingston
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Livingston. Ice maker repair in Livingston.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- 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?
- 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.
What Livingston Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Livingston 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 Livingston
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Livingston, MT
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Livingston faster.