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. The Livingston list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Livingston, MT
Within 60 miles of Livingston there are 7 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Bozeman (5) and Belgrade (2). Distances run up to about 31 miles. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Fred's Appliance, about 24.6 miles away. Across 7 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Livingston is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 24.6, 24.8, 25.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
The leading options for Livingston are Fred's Appliance (24.6 miles away, based in Bozeman, 4.5 stars from 655 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Bozeman, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Bozeman, 4.7 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stone's Maytag Service (29.2 miles away, based in Belgrade, 4.7 stars from 17 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Livingston
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Livingston.
Troubleshooting first? See lg 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Livingston Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Livingston 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.
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Before You Book in Livingston
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Livingston, MT
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Livingston
Ice Maker Repair Near Livingston
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 Livingston technician a trip for parts.