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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Holladay and the Salt Lake County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Holladay, UT
Within 30 miles of Holladay there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Holladay itself, and the rest are spread across Sandy (10), Salt Lake City (9), and Midvale (6). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Reliable Appliance Repair Mechanics, around 0.9 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Holladay. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.6, 1.7 |
Closest matches for Holladay: Famous Appliance Service (14.7 miles away, based in North Salt Lake, 4.7 stars from 510 reviews); PowerClean Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (4.4 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service By Paul (4.3 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Holladay
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 Holladay is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Holladay.
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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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Holladay Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Holladay come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Holladay
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: Holladay, UT
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Holladay 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.