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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving La Grande and the Union County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving La Grande, OR
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of La Grande. 2 of them are based in La Grande itself, and the rest are spread across Walla Walla (3) and Milton-Freewater (1). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 6 businesses. Arrow Associated Stores is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from La Grande. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether La Grande is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.3, 45.4 |
The leading options for La Grande are Arrow Associated Stores (0.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 69 reviews); A1 Appliance./ (0.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 35 reviews); Valley Blue Appliance Repair (54.8 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tompkins Appliance Services (53.6 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 La Grande is the better fit. Ice maker repair in La Grande.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 La Grande
Most ice machine calls in La Grande 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near La Grande
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: La Grande, OR
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a La Grande technician a trip for parts.