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. Below are the companies within reach of Tanaina, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Tanaina, AK
14 repair companies serve Tanaina from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Anchorage (10), Wasilla (3), and Palmer (1). Distances run up to about 38 miles. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Denali Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 5.1 miles from Tanaina. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Tanaina is inside its regular service area.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.1, 5.8, 7.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
Closest matches for Tanaina: Stans Appliance & Refrigeration Rpr. (7.6 miles away, based in Wasilla, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (36.7 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Alaskan Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Palmer, 3.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); K Appliance Sales & Service (35.7 miles away, based in Anchorage, 3.7 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Tanaina Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Tanaina, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Tanaina, AK
Most ice maker calls in Tanaina 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 Tanaina 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?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tanaina, AK
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Before you call a Tanaina 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.