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. Below are the companies within reach of Kahaluu-Keauhou, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Kahaluu-Keauhou. Other nearby bases include Kailua-Kona (5) and Hilo (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Service Co., around 0.6 miles out. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 9 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kahaluu-Keauhou is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 5.6, 5.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
At the top of the Kahaluu-Keauhou list: Affordable Appliance (7.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (5.6 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (58.9 miles away, based in Hilo, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (5.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Kahaluu-Keauhou.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Kahaluu-Keauhou
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Kahaluu-Keauhou
Most ice maker calls in Kahaluu-Keauhou 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.
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
In Hawaii, you can check a license with the Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing public license search or report a problem to the Hawaii DCCA Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kahaluu-Keauhou
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Kahaluu-Keauhou
Ice Maker Repair Near Kahaluu-Keauhou
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 Kahaluu-Keauhou technician a trip for parts.