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 La Grande, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving La Grande, OR
Within 60 miles of La Grande there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in La Grande, and other nearby bases include Walla Walla (3) and Milton-Freewater (1). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 6 businesses. Arrow Associated Stores is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from La Grande. La Grande is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Grande. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.3, 45.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 6 |
At the top of the La Grande list: Arrow Associated Stores (0.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 69 reviews); A1 Appliance./ (0.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 35 reviews); Tompkins Appliance Services (53.6 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (52.1 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in La Grande
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What La Grande Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in La Grande 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 La Grande
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: La Grande, OR
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in La Grande
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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 La Grande technician a trip for parts.