An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Helena Valley Southeast, MT
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Helena Valley Southeast. The rest are spread across Helena (4) and Butte (2). Helena Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Helena Valley Southeast. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars. Helena Valley Southeast is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 4.5, 4.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
Closest matches for Helena Valley Southeast: Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Helena, 2.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peak 406 Appliance Service (8.0 miles away, based in Helena, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (52.3 miles away, based in Butte, lists Saturday hours); Capital Appliance Services (4.8 miles away, based in Helena, 4.7 stars from 117 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Helena Valley Southeast. Freezer repair in Helena Valley Southeast.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Helena Valley Southeast, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Helena Valley Southeast, MT
Most ice maker calls in Helena Valley Southeast 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.
In Montana, you can check a license with the Montana DLI Construction Contractor Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Montana Department of Justice, Office of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Helena Valley Southeast
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: Helena Valley Southeast, MT
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Ice Maker Repair Near Helena Valley Southeast
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Helena Valley Southeast technician a trip for parts.