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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Salt Lake City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Salt Lake City. 20 of them are based in Salt Lake City itself, and the rest are spread across South Salt Lake (6), West Valley City (5), and North Salt Lake (2). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Salt Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Salt Lake City. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. 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.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
First up for Salt Lake City: Famous Appliance Service (5.6 miles away, based in North Salt Lake, 4.7 stars from 510 reviews); Quality Appliance Service (4.1 miles away, based in West Valley City, 4.6 stars from 1,441 reviews); Appliance Service By Paul (9.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (6.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Salt Lake City
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Salt Lake City. Freezer repair in Salt Lake City.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Salt Lake City, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Salt Lake City Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Salt Lake City 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.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Salt Lake City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Salt Lake City, UT
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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 Salt Lake City faster and cheaper.