Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The Derby 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 Derby
40 repair companies serve Derby from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Thornton (13), Denver (9), and Westminster (8). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Rick's Appliance Sales & Service, around 0.9 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Derby. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.9, 1.9 |
The leading options for Derby are Lee's Appliance & Refrigeration Service (8.0 miles away, based in Arvada, 4.8 stars from 1,117 reviews); Tonny's Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.9 stars from 217 reviews); Denver Rapid Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Denver, 4.9 stars from 192 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Master Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Thornton, 5.0 stars from 223 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Derby
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Derby
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 Derby.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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 Derby
Before you give up on the ice maker in Derby, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What Derby Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Derby 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Derby
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Derby, CO
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Derby
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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 Derby technician a trip for parts.