Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Smithfield and the Cache County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Smithfield, UT
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Smithfield. 3 list an address in Smithfield, and other nearby bases include Ogden (3), Clearfield (3), and North Ogden (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: Chandler’s Appliance, around 0.7 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 17 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Smithfield 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 4.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
First up for Smithfield: R.A.C.E.R. Service Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Nibley, 4.7 stars from 12 reviews); Darrell's Appliance Service And Sales Inc (4.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 639 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chandler’s Appliance (0.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cache Appliance (6.4 miles away, based in Logan, 5.0 stars from 560 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Smithfield
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Smithfield
Most ice maker calls in Smithfield 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Smithfield
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Smithfield, UT
Why is my ice maker leaking?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Smithfield
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Before you call a Smithfield 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.