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. The South Valley list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near South Valley
Within 30 miles of South Valley there are 23 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Albuquerque (14), Belen (3), and Edgewood (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Care & Repair, around 2.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 20 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.4, 6.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
First up for South Valley: Appliance Care & Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.8 stars from 84 reviews); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (7.8 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.9 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.4 stars from 368 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Albuquerque Home Pros (8.4 miles away, based in Albuquerque, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a South Valley Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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 South Valley Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in South Valley 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in South Valley
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Valley, NM
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in South Valley
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Before you call a South Valley technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.