When an ice machine in Forest Grove slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove, OR
40 repair companies serve Forest Grove from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Beaverton (11), Portland (8), and Hillsboro (6). The 28 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. The closest is Cornelius Appliance Repair, about 1.9 miles away.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 5.9, 6.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
Closest matches for Forest Grove: Mr. Appliance of Portland (18.8 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rox Services Inc (16.0 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews); A&P Appliance Parts and Service (14.9 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.7 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixPro Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Hillsboro, 5.0 stars from 98 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
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Forest Grove. Ice maker repair in Forest Grove.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
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:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
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.
Around Forest Grove
Most ice machine calls in Forest Grove come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Forest Grove Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Forest Grove, OR
How much does ice machine repair cost in Forest Grove?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Before you call a Forest Grove 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.