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 Gallup and the McKinley County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Gallup
6 repair companies serve Gallup from within 93 miles. 1 of them are based in Gallup itself, and the rest are spread across Farmington (3), Grants (1), and Holbrook (1). Distances run up to about 92 miles. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: TruFix Appliance & Mobile Home Supplies, around 0.2 miles out. Gallup is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (93 mi) | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 51.5, 88.6 |
Closest matches for Gallup: TruFix Appliance & Mobile Home Supplies (0.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lopez Appliance Repair (51.5 miles away, based in Grants, 4.1 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Tech Appliance LLC. (88.8 miles away, based in Farmington, 4.3 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prism Appliance Repair Holbrook (90.6 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Gallup is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Gallup.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Gallup, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Gallup
Most ice machine calls in Gallup 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.
Before You Book in Gallup
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: Gallup, NM
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Which areas near Gallup do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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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 Gallup technician a trip for parts.