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 Gallup, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Gallup, NM
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 93 miles of Gallup. 1 of them are based in Gallup itself, and the rest are spread across Farmington (3), Grants (1), and Holbrook (1). Distances run up to about 92 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: TruFix Appliance & Mobile Home Supplies, around 0.2 miles out. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gallup is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (93 mi) | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 51.5, 88.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
At the top of the Gallup list: TruFix Appliance & Mobile Home Supplies (0.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (92.2 miles away, based in Farmington, 3.3 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lopez Appliance Repair (51.5 miles away, based in Grants, 4.1 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Co.. (88.6 miles away, based in Farmington, 4.5 stars from 15 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Gallup
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Gallup
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 Gallup.
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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)
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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Gallup, NM
Most ice maker calls in Gallup 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.
New Mexico has no appliance-repair-only license; installing, repairing and servicing natural gas piping and listed gas appliances falls under the Construction Industries Division's MM-2 natural gas fitting classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
In New Mexico, you can check a license with the NM Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries: Verify a License or report a problem to the New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Gallup
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Gallup, NM
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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 Gallup technician a trip for parts.