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. Below are the companies within reach of McMinnville, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near McMinnville
Within 30 miles of McMinnville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in McMinnville itself, and other nearby bases include Salem (7), Beaverton (6), and Tigard (5). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Les' Appliance Services. is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from McMinnville. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from McMinnville. 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) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 58 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.8, 12.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
At the top of the McMinnville list: ATS Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rox Services Inc (26.0 miles away, based in Beaverton, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Portland (26.2 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Salem, 4.3 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in McMinnville
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a McMinnville Ice Maker Call
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 McMinnville. Freezer repair in McMinnville.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in McMinnville
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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 McMinnville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in McMinnville 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 McMinnville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: McMinnville, OR
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in McMinnville
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Before you call a McMinnville 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.