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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Albuquerque, NM
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Albuquerque. 14 of them are based in Albuquerque itself, and the rest are spread across Edgewood (2), Rio Rancho (1), and Bernalillo (1). The closest is Dalton Service Center, about 0.4 miles away. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.5, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
At the top of the Albuquerque list: Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 368 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 657 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care & Repair (7.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 84 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Albuquerque
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Albuquerque is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Albuquerque.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Albuquerque, 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Albuquerque
Most ice machine calls in Albuquerque 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Albuquerque
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Albuquerque, NM
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Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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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 Albuquerque technician a trip for parts.