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 El Mirage 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 El Mirage
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of El Mirage. 4 list an address in El Mirage, and the rest are spread across Glendale (13), Peoria (9), and Surprise (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is SJ Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.8 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from El Mirage. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.8, 2.0 |
At the top of the El Mirage list: Mr. Appliance of Surprise and Goodyear (2.7 miles away, based in Sun City, 4.8 stars from 832 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Works (2.7 miles away, based in Sun City, 5.0 stars from 376 reviews); Mr. Appliance of West Phoenix (12.5 miles away, based in Phoenix, 4.9 stars from 232 reviews); Sonoran Sun Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Surprise, 4.9 stars from 17 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in El Mirage
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for El Mirage. Freezer repair in El Mirage.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in El Mirage
Before you give up on the ice maker in El Mirage, 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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 El Mirage, AZ
Most ice maker calls in El Mirage 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.
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
In Arizona, you can check a license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Contractor Search or report a problem to the Arizona Attorney General Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in El Mirage
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: El Mirage, AZ
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Before you call a El Mirage 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.