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 Silver City and the Grant County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Silver City, NM
6 repair companies serve Silver City from within 92 miles. Other nearby bases include Las Cruces (3), Truth or Consequences (1), and Morenci (1). Distances run up to about 92 miles. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Appliance Clinic is the nearest, roughly 61.9 miles from Silver City. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Silver City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (92 mi) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 61.9, 63.7, 64.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
Closest matches for Silver City: Five Star Refrigeration (89.3 miles away, based in Las Cruces, 4.3 stars from 91 reviews); Appliance Clinic (61.9 miles away, based in Truth or Consequences, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); Aurora Appliance Repair Morenci (63.7 miles away, based in Morenci, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Refrigerated solutions inc (90.8 miles away, based in Las Cruces, 4.9 stars from 46 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Silver City
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Silver City
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 Silver City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Silver City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Silver City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- 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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Silver City, NM
Most ice machine calls in Silver City 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 Silver City Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Silver City, NM
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Which areas near Silver City do these technicians cover?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Silver City
Ice Machine Repair Near Silver City
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 Silver City faster.