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. The Lihue list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Lihue, HI
6 repair companies serve Lihue from within 92 miles. 1 of them are based in Lihue itself, and other nearby bases include Wahiawa (2), Kekaha (1), and Waianae (1). The farthest listed company is about 91 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Lihue. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Lihue 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 26.5, 81.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (92 mi) | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
At the top of the Lihue list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RC Appliance Repair (26.5 miles away, based in Kekaha, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews); Ocean Appliances & AC Repairs Inc.. (84.4 miles away, based in Waialua, 4.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ESA Home Appliance Repair. (91.4 miles away, based in Wahiawa, 4.7 stars from 3 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lihue, HI
Most ice maker calls in Lihue 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).
Questions to Ask a Lihue Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lihue, HI
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Do you cover Lihue and nearby towns?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Lihue
Ice Maker Repair Near Lihue
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 Lihue technician a trip for parts.