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 Sun City 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 Sun City
40 repair companies serve Sun City from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Sun City itself, and the rest are spread across Glendale (19), Peoria (9), and El Mirage (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Mr. Appliance of Surprise and Goodyear is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Sun City. Of those, 6 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.2, 2.2 |
Closest matches for Sun City: Mr. Appliance of Surprise and Goodyear (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 832 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Works (1.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 376 reviews); Mr. Appliance of West Phoenix (10.5 miles away, based in Phoenix, 4.9 stars from 232 reviews); Sonoran Sun Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Surprise, 4.9 stars from 17 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Sun City
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
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 Sun City. Freezer repair in Sun City.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Sun City
Most ice maker calls in Sun City 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 Sun City
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sun City, AZ
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which areas near Sun City do these technicians cover?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Sun City
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Sun City technician a trip for parts.