Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Los Chaves 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 Los Chaves, NM
14 repair companies serve Los Chaves from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Albuquerque (9), Belen (3), and Peralta (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 13 businesses. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 3.7, 4.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
Closest matches for Los Chaves: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Belen, 4.1 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (27.3 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.9 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.4 stars from 368 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care & Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 84 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Los Chaves is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Los Chaves.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
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 Los Chaves
Most ice machine calls in Los Chaves 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 Los Chaves Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Los Chaves, NM
Do you cover Los Chaves and nearby towns?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Los Chaves, NM
Ice Machine Repair Near Los Chaves
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 Los Chaves faster.