When an ice maker in Ketchikan 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ketchikan and the Ketchikan Gateway County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Ketchikan, AK
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 599-mile radius of Ketchikan. Other nearby bases include Bellingham (3), Juneau (2), and Sitka (1). Distances run up to about 598 miles. Nearest on the list: Virgil's Appliance Repair, around 182.1 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ketchikan is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 182.1, 234.8, 235.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (599 mi) | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
Closest matches for Ketchikan: Sears Appliance Repair (235.7 miles away, based in Juneau, lists Saturday hours); Virgil's Appliance Repair (182.1 miles away, based in Sitka, lists Saturday hours); S&S Toyo Repair (234.8 miles away, based in Juneau); ICE DR. (597.2 miles away, based in Bellingham).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Ketchikan
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ketchikan, AK
Most ice maker calls in Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ketchikan, AK
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Do you cover Ketchikan and nearby towns?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
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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 Ketchikan faster and cheaper.