When an ice machine in Hillsboro slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, OR
40 repair companies serve Hillsboro from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Hillsboro itself, and other nearby bases include Portland (12), Beaverton (11), and Tigard (6). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Hillsboro Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Hillsboro.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
The leading options for Hillsboro are Mr. Appliance of Portland (11.4 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 173 reviews); Rox Services Inc (8.3 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews); A&P Appliance Parts and Service (6.8 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.7 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hillsboro
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Hillsboro is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hillsboro.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Hillsboro
Most ice machine calls in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hillsboro, OR
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Hillsboro 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.