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 Makawao 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 Makawao, HI
5 repair companies serve Makawao from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Makawao itself, and the rest are spread across Lahaina (2), Kahului (1), and Wailuku (1). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. The closest is Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC, about 2.8 miles away. 1 lists ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 3 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Makawao is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Makawao. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 10.4, 11.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
The leading options for Makawao are Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Kahului, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Repair LLC (2.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Malama Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Lahaina, 4.9 stars from 370 reviews); almost anything (11.6 miles away, based in Wailuku).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Makawao Ice Maker Call
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 Makawao.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Makawao
Most ice maker calls in Makawao 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 Makawao Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Makawao, HI
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Makawao
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Before you call a Makawao technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.