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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Blair and the Washington County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Blair, NE
24 repair companies serve Blair from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Omaha (12), Fremont (4), and Council Bluffs (4). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair Omaha NE, about 18.0 miles away. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 18.0, 18.3, 18.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 24 |
First up for Blair: Mr. Appliance of West Omaha (19.4 miles away, based in Elkhorn, 4.8 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Home Pros (22.9 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.6 stars from 348 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.8 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Appliance (19.3 miles away, based in Fremont, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Blair
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 Blair.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Blair, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Blair Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Blair 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.
Nebraska does not license appliance repair technicians at the state level; contractors working on other people's property register with the Department of Labor, and trade licenses such as plumbing are handled by cities and villages. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor: Who Needs to Register
In Nebraska, you can check a license with the Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration (Search Registered Contractors and Subcontractors) or report a problem to the Nebraska Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Blair
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Blair, NE
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Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Blair
Ice Maker Repair Near Blair
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 Blair technician a trip for parts.