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 Alamogordo and the Otero County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Alamogordo, NM
5 repair companies serve Alamogordo from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Alamogordo, and the rest are spread across Las Cruces (3) and Ruidoso Downs (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Across 4 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.4 stars. Chuck's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Alamogordo. Alamogordo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alamogordo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 36.3, 52.0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
First up for Alamogordo: Chuck's Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 3.2 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sun City Appliance Repair (59.0 miles away, based in Las Cruces, 4.9 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.3 miles away, based in Ruidoso Downs, lists Saturday hours); ApplianceDude LLC (52.0 miles away, based in Las Cruces, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Alamogordo
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Alamogordo
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 Alamogordo is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Alamogordo.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 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 Alamogordo
Most ice machine calls in Alamogordo come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
New Mexico has no appliance-repair-only license; installing, repairing and servicing natural gas piping and listed gas appliances falls under the Construction Industries Division's MM-2 natural gas fitting classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
In New Mexico, you can check a license with the NM Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries: Verify a License or report a problem to the New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Alamogordo Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alamogordo, NM
Why is my ice cloudy?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Alamogordo?
Do you cover Alamogordo and nearby towns?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Alamogordo technician a trip for parts.