When an ice machine in Winston 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 Winston and the Douglas County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Winston, OR
12 repair companies serve Winston from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Winston, and the rest are spread across Roseburg (4), Grants Pass (3), and Coos Bay (2). 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Umpqua Appliance, around 0.7 miles out. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Winston is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Winston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 6.9, 7.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
At the top of the Winston list: Umpqua Appliance (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 529 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Roseburg, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken Dow's Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Roseburg, 4.1 stars from 56 reviews); Restore Appliances LLC (8.3 miles away, based in Roseburg, 4.2 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Winston
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Winston
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 Winston is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Winston.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Around Winston
Most ice machine calls in Winston 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Winston
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Winston, OR
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Winston
Ice Machine Repair Near Winston
Before you call a Winston 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.