When an ice machine in Whitefish slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Whitefish, MT
Within 60 miles of Whitefish there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Kalispell (5) and Polson (1). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. Sweet Tea Smarts Appliance Repair & Rentals is the nearest, roughly 14.4 miles from Whitefish. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Whitefish is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.4, 14.8, 15.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
First up for Whitefish: Montana Affordable Services, LLC. (14.8 miles away, based in Kalispell, 5.0 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bud Blocks Service & Appliances inc. (16.4 miles away, based in Kalispell, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews); Alg Service And Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Kalispell, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sweet Tea Smarts Appliance Repair & Rentals (14.4 miles away, based in Kalispell, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Whitefish
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Whitefish. Ice maker repair in Whitefish.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Whitefish, 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Around Whitefish
Most ice machine calls in Whitefish 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 Whitefish
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Whitefish, 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 Whitefish technician a trip for parts.