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 Meridian and the Ada County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Meridian
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Meridian. 6 list an address in Meridian, and the rest are spread across Boise (22), Nampa (8), and Eagle (2). 13 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Eastside Appliance Repair Meridian, about 0.5 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 1.0 |
Closest matches for Meridian: Lake Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 427 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (9.9 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Murf's Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Boise, 4.5 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Meridian. Freezer repair in Meridian.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Meridian Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Meridian 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Meridian
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Meridian, ID
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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Before you call a Meridian 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.