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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Boise and the Ada County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Boise
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Boise. 22 of them are based in Boise itself, and the rest are spread across Nampa (8), Meridian (6), and Eagle (2). Nearest on the list: Western Boise Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Of those, 13 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
Closest matches for Boise: Lake Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.6 stars from 427 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (18.2 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Murf's Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Boise
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Boise
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 Boise.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg 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)
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:
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Boise, ID
Most ice maker calls in Boise 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Boise
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Boise, ID
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Boise
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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 Boise faster and cheaper.