When an ice maker in Portland 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. The Portland list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Portland
20 repair companies serve Portland from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Portland, and other nearby bases include Corpus Christi (11), Rockport (3), and Port Aransas (2). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Bay Area Appliance Washer, about 0.9 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 7.7, 8.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 20 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
First up for Portland: Star appliance repair (11.7 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 1,554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.7 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BNR Contractor Services/ Appliance repair (14.7 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.1 miles away, based in Rockport, 4.2 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Portland
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Portland.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
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)
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
Before you give up on the ice maker in Portland, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Local Notes for Portland
Most ice maker calls in Portland 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Portland
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Portland, TX
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Portland
Ice Maker Repair Near Portland
Before you call a Portland 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.