When an ice maker in Hermiston stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hermiston and the Umatilla County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Hermiston, OR
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Hermiston. The rest are spread across Kennewick (3), Pasco (3), and Walla Walla (3). Distances run up to about 54 miles. Columbia Appliance is the nearest, roughly 6.5 miles from Hermiston. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 14 businesses. Hermiston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hermiston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.5, 24.5, 26.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
Closest matches for Hermiston: Fred's Appliance (26.1 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Columbia Appliance (6.5 miles away, based in Umatilla, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (29.2 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); VSG Appliances (29.5 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
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 Hermiston. Freezer repair in Hermiston.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Hermiston, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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 motor repair: $100–$350 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?
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.
Local Notes for Hermiston
Most ice maker calls in Hermiston 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.
Before You Book in Hermiston
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hermiston, OR
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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 Hermiston faster and cheaper.