Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. 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.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Sandy
40 repair companies serve Sandy from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Sandy, and other nearby bases include Portland (9), Gresham (5), and Oregon City (5). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Nearest on the list: Honest Repair LLC, around 0.7 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 3.7, 9.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
First up for Sandy: All About Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samsung Washer & Dryer Repair Gresham (10.7 miles away, based in Gresham, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Serv Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clackamas (13.8 miles away, based in Clackamas, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Sandy is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Sandy.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Sandy
Most ice machine calls in Sandy 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 Sandy Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sandy, OR
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Ice Machine Repair Near Sandy
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 Sandy technician a trip for parts.