When an ice maker in Boulder 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. Below are the companies within reach of Boulder, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Boulder
Within 30 miles of Boulder there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Boulder itself, and the rest are spread across Westminster (8), Longmont (7), and Broomfield (6). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Best Boulder Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Boulder. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Boulder. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.7, 2.0 |
The leading options for Boulder are Elevation Appliance and Fireplace (14.6 miles away, based in Frederick, 5.0 stars from 167 reviews); Columbine Appliance & Fireplaces (10.5 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 2,693 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Boulder (2.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tonny's Appliance Repair (16.5 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.9 stars from 217 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Boulder
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Boulder
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 Boulder.
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Boulder Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Boulder 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.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Boulder
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Boulder, CO
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Boulder
Ice Maker Repair Near Boulder
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Boulder faster and cheaper.