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. Below are the companies within reach of Lockwood, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Lockwood
Our data shows 11 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lockwood. Other nearby bases include Billings (11). Appliance Repair Billings MT is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Lockwood. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 11 businesses. Lockwood is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lockwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 5.0, 5.7 |
Closest matches for Lockwood: Big Sky Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Billings, 4.9 stars from 105 reviews); Fred's Appliance (9.4 miles away, based in Billings, 4.4 stars from 739 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Billings, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Revive Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Billings, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Lockwood
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
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 Lockwood. Freezer repair in Lockwood.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Lockwood
Before you give up on the ice maker in Lockwood, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Around Lockwood
Most ice maker calls in Lockwood 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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How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Lockwood
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lockwood, MT
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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 Lockwood faster and cheaper.