Angi puts the overall span for ice maker repair at $75 to $660, depending on the repair type and appliance brand.[2] Fixr puts the average repair at $200, with a typical range of $150 to $250.[1] Angi’s repair-and-replacement guide puts the national average at $400, with most homeowners spending $350 to $500.[2] Angi’s own hiring guide quotes a lower average of $275, with most repairs at $150 to $400; the two Angi pages do not reconcile the difference.[5] HomeAdvisor, Angi’s corporate sibling, puts the average at $260, with most homeowners paying $200 to $300 including labor.[3] Corporate siblings may draw on shared data, and matching figures alone do not establish independent corroboration. HomeGuide puts repairing an ice maker inside a refrigerator at $100 to $225 including parts and labor.[4] Its figures come from research and project costs reported by its members.
Ice maker repair cost by part
The failed part drives the bill. Replacing a motor costs $200 to $400 on both Fixr and HomeAdvisor, while a fill tube or drive blade stays under $175.[1][3] The identical motor figure is a cross-publisher match between independently operated sites; the pages state no shared sourcing, so it is reported as published, without any conclusion about independence.
| Part replaced | Fixr (per part replacement) | HomeAdvisor (per repair, parts + labor) |
|---|---|---|
| Water inlet valve | $85 – $175 | $100 – $175 |
| Drive blade | $85 – $150 | $75 – $150 |
| Motor / motor blade | $200 – $400 | $200 – $400 |
| Water filter | $85 – $250 | $10 – $200 |
| Fill tube | $85 – $125 | (not listed) |
| Solenoid | $85 – $250 | (not listed) |
Cost to replace common ice maker parts. Sources: Fixr (labor scope not stated) and HomeAdvisor (figures include parts and labor). Matching figures across publishers do not establish independent sourcing.
Filter replacement figures span a wide band, $10 to $250 across the two publishers.
Ice maker repair cost by problem
Fixr also prices repairs by symptom. Simple issues like flooding, noise, leaks, odor and mold run $75 to $250, while a unit that produces no ice at all can cost $100 to $350 to fix.[1]
| Problem | Cost to repair (Fixr, per repair) |
|---|---|
| Flooding | $75 – $175 |
| Unusual noise | $75 – $200 |
| Leaking | $75 – $250 |
| Bad odor | $75 – $250 |
| Mold | $75 – $250 |
| Ice not ejecting | $75 – $350 |
| High water pressure | $85 – $175 |
| Low ice production | $85 – $200 |
| Frozen water line | $85 – $200 |
| Clogged water line | $85 – $200 |
| No ice production | $100 – $350 |
Ice maker repair cost by problem. Source: Fixr.
Ice maker repair cost by type
Portable ice makers are the cheapest to repair at $75 to $150. Freezer, freestanding and built-in units run $75 to $350 depending on configuration.[1]
- Portable: $75 to $150
- Freezer ice maker: $75 to $350
- Freestanding: $100 to $300
- Built-in: $100 to $350
Labor and emergency rates
HomeAdvisor puts labor at $75 to $125 per hour.[3] Fixr notes that most ice maker problems do not require an emergency call unless the unit is flooding or leaking into the home; emergency service typically carries a 10% to 20% surcharge and averages about $150 per hour.[1]
Repair vs. replace an ice maker
Replacing the ice maker assembly inside a refrigerator costs $250 to $600 installed, depending on brand.[4] If the whole unit is the problem, a new portable ice maker starts around $100 and a new freestanding ice machine runs $200 to $1,500.[1][4]
| Refrigerator brand | Ice maker replacement cost (HomeGuide, per job, installed) |
|---|---|
| Frigidaire | $250 – $600 |
| GE | $250 – $600 |
| Kenmore / Sears | $300 – $550 |
| KitchenAid | $300 – $600 |
| LG | $290 – $650 |
| Maytag | $300 – $500 |
| Samsung | $320 – $580 |
| Sub-Zero | $300 – $600 |
| Scotsman | $300 – $650 |
Installed cost to replace the ice maker in a refrigerator, by brand. Source: HomeGuide, from research and project costs reported by its members; member-reported costs are scoped to HomeGuide’s dataset and are not like-for-like with other sources.
| Unit type | Fixr (per unit) | HomeGuide (per unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Portable / countertop (unit only) | $100 – $750 | $100 – $500 |
| Freestanding ice machine (unit only) | $400 – $1,500 | $200 – $1,500 |
| Freezer-type ice maker | $350 – $500 | (not listed) |
| Built-in ice maker | $500 – $2,500 | (not listed) |
| New freezer with ice maker (unit only) | (not listed) | $2,200 – $6,000 |
| Commercial ice machine (unit only) | (not listed) | $800 – $4,000 |
Cost of a new ice maker or ice machine when replacement beats repair. Sources: Fixr and HomeGuide; HomeGuide figures come from research and project costs reported by its members.
Before paying for any repair, check the warranty. Manufacturer or extended warranties commonly last one to three years and can cover some or all of the repair.[5] Fixr adds that a standard one-year limited refrigerator warranty may cover the ice maker assembly, and that many technicians guarantee their work for around 90 days. After a repair, allow up to 24 hours for ice production to return to normal.[1]
DIY ice maker fixes
A jammed ice maker can often be cleared by hand at no cost, and cleaning up a spill runs about $5 in supplies. Changing the water filter yourself costs $20 to $40 in parts.[1] Off-brand replacement parts can cost up to 50% less than manufacturer parts, though Fixr cautions they may void the appliance warranty.[1]
If you need a replacement filter, valve or other part, the Ice Maker category at Home Depot carries replacement ice maker kits, water valves and filters (non-affiliate link, provided for convenience).
Related repair cost guides
Ice makers live inside refrigerators, so a failing ice maker sometimes points to a bigger cooling issue. See our guides to refrigerator repair cost, freezer repair cost, appliance repair cost, dishwasher repair cost and garbage disposal repair cost.
Sources
- Fixr – Ice Maker Repair Cost (updated Aug 29, 2025)
- Angi – How Much Does It Cost to Repair or Replace an Ice Maker? (updated Oct 14, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor – How Much Does It Cost to Repair an Ice Maker? (updated Jun 19, 2026)
- HomeGuide – Ice Maker Costs to Repair, Replace, or Buy New (Dec 7, 2023; figures from research and project costs reported by its members)
- Angi – How to Hire an Ice Maker Repair Pro (updated May 21, 2026)