A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Umatilla and the Umatilla County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Umatilla, OR
15 repair companies serve Umatilla from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Umatilla itself, and other nearby bases include Kennewick (3), Pasco (3), and Walla Walla (3). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Columbia Appliance, around 1.3 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Umatilla is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Umatilla. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 19.8, 20.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
Closest matches for Umatilla: Columbia Appliance (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VSG Appliances (24.8 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (24.6 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); UDG Services LLC (22.2 miles away, based in Richland, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Umatilla
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Umatilla. Ice maker repair in Umatilla.
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)
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Umatilla
Most ice machine calls in Umatilla 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 Umatilla
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Umatilla, OR
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Umatilla
Ice Machine Repair Near Umatilla
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Umatilla faster.