Ice makers have in the recent past become commonplace in homes, office break rooms, restaurants and other places. These appliances are designed to make ice cubes, ice flakes or ice nuggets that you can put in your beverages to make them icy cold. Ice makers are especially useful during the summer when the scorching sun is unbearable. During special events such as birthday parties, anniversaries and weddings, ice makers keep your guests well supplied with the ice they need to enjoy their drinks. Given how useful an ice maker is, it’s only reasonable that you’d take good care of yours so it serves you well for as long as possible. Routine maintenance is, of course, the best way to care for your ice maker. Like all appliances, ice makers can become defective from time to time. When that happens, it’s very important to deal with the problem not just appropriately, but also promptly. So what should you do?
The Best Way to Handle Ice Maker Defects
A defective ice maker does not signal that time has come for you to buy a new appliance, unless the defect is irreparable. Keep in mind that a new ice maker goes for no less than a few hundred dollars, with some models costing much more. The good news is that most ice maker malfunctions can be repaired quite easily and affordably. If your ice maker is defective, therefore, it’s best to find an appliance repair technician you can trust and ask them to help you out. An experienced technician should be able to troubleshoot the appliance and provide a lasting solution for the problem.
Top Ice Maker Defects
Most ice makers tend to experience similar problems, regardless of their models or brands. Some of the most recurring issues include:
- The ice maker cannot power
- The appliance makes too little ice
- The ice maker does not make ice at all
- Ice cubes produced are malformed
- The ice smells bad
- There’s discoloration in the ice
- The appliance produces too much noise
- The ice produced tastes awful
- The ice maker leaks water
- The appliance feels warm to the touch
- The water inlet is defective
- The ice level control board has issues
- The door of the ice maker is broken
- The water filter isn’t working properly
Once you’ve noticed one or more of these problems, it’s important to act quickly. Keep in mind that most ice maker defects can escalate quickly. Moreover, you don’t want to keep buying bags of ice and storing them in your freezer because your ice maker is broken. Dealing with a leaky or ice maker can be tiring and annoying. The best course of action is to get the appliance repaired right away. You can call us at Crestline Appliance Repair to help you out.
Why Choose Us
What distinguishes Crestline Appliance Repair from all other appliance repair services is our commitment to superior customer service. We know how much your ice maker means to you, so we go out of our way to get it working perfectly as soon as possible. We always provide same day service at no additional cost to you. We also make sure that all replacement parts used in ice maker repair are manufacturer approved. We believe your appliance deserves nothing but the best. Before starting the repair, we first carefully assess your appliance to ascertain the exact cause of the problem. We then decide on the best solution for it and give you an all-inclusive estimate for the repair costs. You can always be sure that there won’t be any surprise expenses once the repair is done. Once you give us the go ahead, we start the repair immediately. We always bring all the equipment we might need for the repair in our truck, as well as an assortment of replacement parts. In just a short while, your ice maker should be running perfectly again.
We Work With All Brands
Our vastly experienced technicians can comfortably repair appliances from a wide variety of brands including Ice-O-Matic, Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Marvel, LG, Sub-Zero, Samsung, Bosch, Asko, DCS, Wolf, True, Maytag, Scotsman, Siemens and many more.
We provide 24 hour customer support, so you can reach us at any time you need us.
Contact Us
If you have an appliance repair request, call us through our toll-free number on: +1 (909) 698-5064