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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near The Dalles
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of The Dalles. 2 of them are based in The Dalles itself, and other nearby bases include Camas (3), Troutdale (2), and Hood River (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. The closest is Affordable Appliance Services LLC, about 0.4 miles away. The Dalles is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.7, 17.6 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for The Dalles: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Services LLC (0.4 miles away, 4.2 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Hood River, 4.3 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NW Appliance Repair in Vancouver (56.3 miles away, based in Washougal, 4.9 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for The Dalles. Ice maker repair in The Dalles.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in The Dalles, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for The Dalles
Most ice machine calls in The Dalles 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 The Dalles
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: The Dalles, OR
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in The Dalles?
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Which areas near The Dalles do these technicians cover?
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Before you call The Dalles technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.