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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Happy Valley, OR
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Happy Valley. 3 list an address in Happy Valley, and other nearby bases include Portland (11), Oregon City (6), and Gresham (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Pinnacle Appliance Repair Damascus Co is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Happy Valley. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Happy Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 3.0, 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
First up for Happy Valley: All About Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Serv Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clackamas (3.0 miles away, based in Clackamas, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samsung Washer & Dryer Repair Gresham (4.9 miles away, based in Gresham, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Happy Valley. Ice maker repair in Happy Valley.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
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?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Happy Valley
Most ice machine calls in Happy Valley 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Happy Valley
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Happy Valley, OR
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you cover Happy Valley and nearby towns?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Happy 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.