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. The Oatfield 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 Oatfield, OR
Within 30 miles of Oatfield there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Portland (12), Oregon City (8), and Lake Oswego (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Steve's Appliance Sales-Services is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Oatfield. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oatfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.5, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
At the top of the Oatfield list: All About Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Serv Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clackamas (2.0 miles away, based in Clackamas, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Integrity Appliances LLC (4.2 miles away, based in Oregon City, 4.9 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- 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 Oatfield is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Oatfield.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Oatfield, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oatfield, OR
Most ice machine calls in Oatfield 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.
Before You Book in Oatfield
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Oatfield, OR
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Oatfield?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Oatfield
Ice Machine Repair Near Oatfield
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 Oatfield technician a trip for parts.