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 Salem, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Salem
19 repair companies serve Salem from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in Salem, and the rest are spread across Albany (2), McMinnville (2), and Corvallis (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Nichall Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.9, 2.0 |
Closest matches for Salem: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bogard Appliances and Refrigeration, LLC (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); ATS Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in McMinnville, 4.9 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.8 miles away, based in Corvallis, 4.5 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Salem
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Salem
Before you give up on the ice maker in Salem, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Salem Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Salem 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Salem
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Salem, OR
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Salem
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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 Salem faster and cheaper.