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 Garden Home-Whitford, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Garden Home-Whitford, OR
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Garden Home-Whitford. Other nearby bases include Portland (18), Beaverton (9), and Tigard (6). The closest is Rapid Portland Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.8 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Garden Home-Whitford list: Appliance Repair Service Lab (7.5 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 261 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rox Services Inc (1.6 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 173 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Portland (2.6 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Garden Home-Whitford
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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)
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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Garden Home-Whitford
Most ice maker calls in Garden Home-Whitford 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Garden Home-Whitford
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Garden Home-Whitford, OR
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Garden Home-Whitford
Ice Maker Repair Near Garden Home-Whitford
Before you call a Garden Home-Whitford 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.