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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Waipio and the Honolulu County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Waipio
39 repair companies serve Waipio from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Honolulu (19), Waipahu (3), and Aiea (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Fuse Hawai'i, about 0.6 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waipio. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.2, 1.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 39 |
At the top of the Waipio list: Fuse Hawai'i (0.6 miles away, based in Waipahu, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Kaneohe, 4.8 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.6 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S & R Refrigeration (1.8 miles away, based in Mililani, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Waipio 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 Waipio.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Waipio, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Waipio Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Waipio 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 Waipio Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Waipio, HI
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Which areas near Waipio do these technicians cover?
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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 Waipio faster and cheaper.