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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Cortez, CO
Within 60 miles of Cortez there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Cortez itself, and other nearby bases include Durango (6), Farmington (3), and Bayfield (1). Distances run up to about 56 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Cortez. 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 12 businesses. Cortez is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 39.5, 39.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
At the top of the Cortez list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.6 miles away, based in Durango, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southwest Appliance (42.0 miles away, based in Durango, 3.8 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.8 miles away, based in Farmington, 3.3 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Cortez
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 Cortez. Freezer repair in Cortez.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Cortez
Before you give up on the ice maker in Cortez, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Cortez Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Cortez 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.
Questions to Ask a Cortez Repair Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Cortez, CO
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Cortez faster and cheaper.