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. 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.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Salt Lake City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Salt Lake City. 20 of them are based in Salt Lake City itself, and other nearby bases include South Salt Lake (6), West Valley City (5), and North Salt Lake (2). 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Salt Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Salt Lake City. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Salt Lake City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.5, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
Closest matches for Salt Lake City: Famous Appliance Service (5.6 miles away, based in North Salt Lake, 4.7 stars from 510 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (6.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Charlie Fuller's Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Woods Cross, 4.8 stars from 247 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baseline Home Maintenance (2.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Salt Lake City
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Salt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Salt Lake City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Salt Lake City, 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?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 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 Salt Lake City
Most ice machine calls in Salt Lake City 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.
Questions to Ask a Salt Lake City Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Salt Lake City, UT
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near Salt Lake City do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Salt Lake City 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.