When an ice machine in Sutherlin slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Sutherlin and the Douglas County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Sutherlin, OR
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Sutherlin. The rest are spread across Eugene (11), Roseburg (4), and Coos Bay (2). Distances run up to about 56 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Henderson Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 9.3 miles from Sutherlin. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 19 businesses. Sutherlin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sutherlin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 21 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.3, 10.5, 12.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Sutherlin are Umpqua Appliance (18.8 miles away, based in Winston, 4.8 stars from 529 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Roseburg, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken Dow's Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Roseburg, 4.1 stars from 56 reviews); Restore Appliances LLC (12.2 miles away, based in Roseburg, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Sutherlin is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Sutherlin.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 Sutherlin
Most ice machine calls in Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin
- 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)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sutherlin, OR
Why is my ice cloudy?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Related Repair Pages for Sutherlin
Ice Machine Repair Near Sutherlin
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 Sutherlin technician a trip for parts.