Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Alliance and the Box Butte County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Alliance
Within 114 miles of Alliance there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Sterling (2), Scottsbluff (1), and Sidney (1). Distances run up to about 114 miles. The closest is Thompson Appliance Repair Inc, about 43.1 miles away. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alliance is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 43.1, 66.4, 96.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Companies within 114 miles | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
First up for Alliance: Thompson Appliance Repair Inc (43.1 miles away, based in Scottsbluff, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews); Palmer Sales and Service (66.4 miles away, based in Sidney, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elite Appliance Repair (113.5 miles away, based in Cheyenne, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Guys llc (104.4 miles away, based in Sterling, 3.4 stars from 15 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- 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 Alliance. Ice maker repair in Alliance.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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 Alliance, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
What Alliance Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Alliance come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Nebraska does not license appliance repair technicians at the state level; contractors working on other people's property register with the Department of Labor, and trade licenses such as plumbing are handled by cities and villages. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor: Who Needs to Register
In Nebraska, you can check a license with the Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration (Search Registered Contractors and Subcontractors) or report a problem to the Nebraska Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Alliance
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alliance, NE
Why is my ice cloudy?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Alliance?
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Before you call a Alliance 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.