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 Lockwood and the Yellowstone County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lockwood
Our data shows 11 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lockwood. Other nearby bases include Billings (11). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Appliance Repair Billings MT is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Lockwood. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 11 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lockwood is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 5.0, 5.7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
At the top of the Lockwood list: Big Sky Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Billings, 4.9 stars from 105 reviews); Waynes appliance repair corp (7.8 miles away, based in Billings, 5.0 stars from 55 reviews); Fred's Appliance (9.4 miles away, based in Billings, 4.4 stars from 739 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Revive Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Billings, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lockwood. Ice maker repair in Lockwood.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Lockwood, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
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.
Local Notes for Lockwood
Most ice machine calls in Lockwood 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.
Questions to Ask a Lockwood Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lockwood, MT
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lockwood
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Before you call a Lockwood 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.