An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Anchorage list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Anchorage
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Anchorage. 10 list an address in Anchorage, and other nearby bases include Wasilla (3) and Palmer (1). The farthest listed company is about 32 miles out. Nearest on the list: Reliable Appliance, around 25.0 miles out. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 12 businesses. Anchorage is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 25.0, 25.4, 25.6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
The leading options for Anchorage are Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (25.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Stans Appliance & Refrigeration Rpr. (31.0 miles away, based in Wasilla, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews); K Appliance Sales & Service (25.4 miles away, 3.7 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Miller Appliance Repair of Anchorage (25.6 miles away, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Anchorage
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Anchorage.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Anchorage
Most ice maker calls in Anchorage come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
In Alaska, you can check a license with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - License Search or report a problem to the Alaska Department of Law, Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Before You Book in Anchorage
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Anchorage, AK
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Anchorage faster and cheaper.