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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving The Dalles and the Wasco County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in The Dalles, OR
Our data shows 11 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of The Dalles. 2 list an address in The Dalles, and other nearby bases include Camas (3), Troutdale (2), and Hood River (1). The closest is Affordable Appliance Services LLC, about 0.4 miles away. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 9 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether The Dalles 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.7, 17.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for The Dalles: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Services LLC (0.4 miles away, 4.2 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Hood River, 4.3 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Honest Repair LLC (55.2 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in The Dalles
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for The Dalles, OR
Most ice maker calls in The Dalles 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 The Dalles
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: The Dalles, OR
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
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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 The Dalles technician a trip for parts.