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. Below are the companies within reach of Star, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Star
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Star. Other nearby bases include Boise (13), Nampa (8), and Caldwell (7). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Nearest on the list: Augurey appliance and home, around 4.7 miles out. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 39 businesses.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 6.4, 6.9 |
At the top of the Star list: Lake Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.6 stars from 427 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (8.4 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Murf's Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Star.
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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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Star Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Star 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Star
- 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?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Star, ID
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Before you call a Star 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.