A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. The Sidney list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Sidney, MT
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 88 miles of Sidney. 1 list an address in Sidney, and other nearby bases include Dickinson (3), Williston (1), and Glendive (1). Distances run up to about 88 miles. The closest is Marty’s Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 4 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sidney is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sidney. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 88 miles | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 39.6, 49.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
At the top of the Sidney list: Marty’s Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.9 miles away, based in Glendive, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.6 miles away, based in Williston, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jones Heating and Refrigeration LLC (84.8 miles away, based in Dickinson, 4.9 stars from 368 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Sidney is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Sidney.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Sidney, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Sidney
Most ice machine calls in Sidney come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
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How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Sidney
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Sidney, MT
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Sidney, MT
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Sidney technician a trip for parts.