Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Palmer list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Palmer
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Palmer. 1 of them are based in Palmer itself, and other nearby bases include Anchorage (10) and Wasilla (3). Distances run up to about 40 miles. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Alaskan Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Palmer is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palmer. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 9.2, 10.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 14 |
At the top of the Palmer list: Stans Appliance & Refrigeration Rpr. (13.4 miles away, based in Wasilla, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (38.9 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Alaskan Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 3.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); K Appliance Sales & Service (37.9 miles away, based in Anchorage, 3.7 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Palmer Ice Maker Call
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 Palmer.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Palmer, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- 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.
Around Palmer
Most ice maker calls in Palmer 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 Palmer
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Palmer, AK
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Palmer
Ice Maker Repair Near Palmer
Before you call a Palmer 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.