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. The Sweet Home list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Sweet Home, OR
Within 60 miles of Sweet Home there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Eugene (11), Salem (7), and Albany (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Mike's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 22.8 miles from Sweet Home. 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 23 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sweet Home is inside its regular service area.
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) | 22.8, 24.6, 28.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 26 |
Closest matches for Sweet Home: Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Corvallis, 4.5 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.7 miles away, based in Salem, 4.3 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bogard Appliances and Refrigeration, LLC (40.8 miles away, based in Salem, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); Xigent Appliance Repair, Inc. (24.6 miles away, based in Albany, 4.8 stars from 1,237 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Sweet Home
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Sweet Home. Freezer repair in Sweet Home.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sweet Home, OR
Most ice maker calls in Sweet Home 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Sweet Home
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sweet Home, OR
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Sweet Home
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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 Sweet Home technician a trip for parts.