When an ice maker in Milwaukie 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. Below are the companies within reach of Milwaukie, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Milwaukie, OR
Within 30 miles of Milwaukie there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Milwaukie itself, and the rest are spread across Portland (21), Lake Oswego (4), and Happy Valley (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Local Appliance Repair | Milwaukie, about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
At the top of the Milwaukie list: Home-Serv Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Appliance Repair Service Lab (6.0 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 261 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 173 reviews); Appliance repair technicians inc (6.1 miles away, based in Portland, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Milwaukie
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Milwaukie
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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.
What Milwaukie Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Milwaukie, OR
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Milwaukie
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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 Milwaukie faster and cheaper.