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. The Grants list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Grants, NM
7 repair companies serve Grants from within 66 miles. 1 of them are based in Grants itself, and other nearby bases include Albuquerque (4), Gallup (1), and Los Lunas (1). Distances run up to about 66 miles. Lopez Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.9 miles from Grants. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Grants is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 56.9, 59.5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (66 mi) | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
First up for Grants: Lopez Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, 4.1 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care & Repair (63.7 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 84 reviews); Mr. Ed's Appliance Repair (65.4 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews); Roy's Appliance. (59.5 miles away, based in Los Lunas, 4.3 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Grants is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Grants.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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 Grants, 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Grants
Most ice machine calls in Grants 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 Grants
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Grants, NM
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you cover Grants and nearby towns?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Grants
More Ice Machine Repair Pages Nearby
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Grants faster.