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. Below are the companies within reach of Sun Valley, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Sun Valley, NV
Within 30 miles of Sun Valley there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Sun Valley, and the rest are spread across Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Carson City (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Burney’s Commercial Service inc, about 2.2 miles away. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sun Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.8, 3.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
The leading options for Sun Valley are Mr. Appliance of Reno (6.5 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (4.7 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.7 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Star Dryer Vent (11.8 miles away, based in Reno, 4.9 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Sun Valley. Ice maker repair in Sun Valley.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Sun Valley, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Sun Valley Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Sun Valley come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Sun Valley
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Sun Valley, NV
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Before you call a Sun 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.