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 Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home, OR
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Sweet Home. The rest are spread across Eugene (11), Salem (7), and Albany (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Mike's Appliance Repair, around 22.8 miles out. Sweet Home is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sweet Home. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 22.8, 24.6, 28.6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 26 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
The leading options for Sweet Home are Xigent Appliance Repair, Inc. (24.6 miles away, based in Albany, 4.8 stars from 1,237 reviews); KitchenAid Appliance Repair Professionals (31.0 miles away, based in Eugene, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J Farr's Appliance Repair Service (31.0 miles away, based in Eugene, 5.0 stars from 337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); At Your Service Heating, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair (33.6 miles away, based in Eugene, 4.9 stars from 153 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Sweet Home
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Sweet Home. Ice maker repair in Sweet Home.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Sweet Home, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
Around Sweet Home
Most ice machine calls in Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sweet Home, OR
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Sweet Home
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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 Sweet Home technician a trip for parts.