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. Below are the companies within reach of South Valley, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near South Valley
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Valley. The rest are spread across Albuquerque (14), Belen (3), and Edgewood (2). Appliance Care & Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from South Valley. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 20 businesses.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.4, 6.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
First up for South Valley: Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (7.8 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.9 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.4 stars from 368 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care & Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 84 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.9 stars from 657 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in South Valley
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for South Valley. Ice maker repair in South Valley.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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 South Valley
Most ice machine calls in South Valley 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near South Valley
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Valley, NM
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Before you call a South Valley technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.