When an ice maker in Farmers Loop stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Farmers Loop, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Farmers Loop
Within 237 miles of Farmers Loop there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Fairbanks (3), Wasilla (2), and Palmer (1). Distances run up to about 236 miles. The closest is Appliance Service Company, about 5.5 miles away. 2 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 6 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Farmers Loop is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.5, 5.7, 9.1 |
| Repair companies inside 237 miles | 6 |
The leading options for Farmers Loop are Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Goldstream Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Appliance Service Company (5.5 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Alaskan Appliance Repair (232.2 miles away, based in Palmer, 3.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Farmers Loop
Before you give up on the ice maker in Farmers Loop, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Farmers Loop, AK
Most ice maker calls in Farmers Loop 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.
Questions to Ask a Farmers Loop Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Farmers Loop, AK
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Farmers Loop
More Ice Maker Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call a Farmers Loop technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.