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 Hillsboro, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Hillsboro, OR
Within 30 miles of Hillsboro there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Hillsboro, and other nearby bases include Portland (12), Beaverton (11), and Tigard (6). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Nearest on the list: Hillsboro Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.4, 2.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
The leading options for Hillsboro are Appliance Repair Service Lab (14.5 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 261 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rox Services Inc (8.3 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 173 reviews); Appliance repair technicians inc (14.9 miles away, based in Portland, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hillsboro, OR
Most ice maker calls in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hillsboro, OR
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hillsboro
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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 Hillsboro technician a trip for parts.