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 Miles City, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Miles City, MT
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 133 miles of Miles City. Other nearby bases include Sheridan (3), Glendive (1), and Sidney (1). Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Miles City is inside its regular service area. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 71.0 miles away.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 71.0, 120.1, 121.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Companies within 133 miles | 6 |
The leading options for Miles City are Sears Appliance Repair (71.0 miles away, based in Glendive, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Plumbers & Appliance Repair, LLC (122.7 miles away, based in Sheridan, 4.4 stars from 53 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (124.2 miles away, based in Sheridan, lists Saturday hours); Marty’s Appliance Repair (120.1 miles away, based in Sidney, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Miles City. Ice maker repair in Miles City.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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 Miles City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Miles City
Most ice machine calls in Miles City 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 Miles City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Miles City, MT
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Ice Machine Repair Near Miles City
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 Miles City faster.