How Much Does It Cost to Repair or Replace an Ice Maker? [2025 Data]

How Much Does It Cost to Repair an Ice Maker by Part?

Ice makers have many components that work together to make and dispense ice for your iced water, coffee, or cocktails. However, these parts can break over time, so you may need to replace a motor or fill tube to get your unit back in working order.

Drive Blade

The drive blade pushes ice out of the dispenser and into your cup. However, this blade can become dull and block the ice from dispensing properly. A new drive blade costs around $30, while the cost to replace it—including parts and labor—ranges from $75 to $150.

Fill Tube

The fill tube directs water from the supply line to the ice maker, but it can sometimes crack. A new fill tube costs $20 to $40 while replacing it costs around $75 to $125 for parts and labor.

Filter

One of the best ways to maintain your fridge and ice maker is to change your ice maker’s filter every six months. Some filters are simple and cost $10 to $50 each. Filters with advanced filtration may cost $100 to $200 each.

Motor

One of the most expensive replacements is an ice maker’s motor, but this component is required for the entire system to work. A new motor costs around $100 to $150, and replacing it will cost $200 to $400 total for the unit and labor.

Solenoid Valve

A solenoid valve, or single water inlet valve, allows water from the supply line to move into the water valve and into the mold for ice cubes. The coils of the solenoid valve tend to wear down over time, which can stop the ice maker from operating. A new part can cost $25 to $75, or $100 to $175 when you factor in labor.

Water Valve

The water valve controls the water that flows into the ice maker’s cube mold by turning it on and off. It can break and potentially cause leaks. A new water valve will cost around $20, and replacing it will cost $75 to $175, including labor. However, the cost is higher if the water valve is difficult to access, which is often the case.

Cost to Repair an Ice Maker by Problem

You can replace different parts of your ice maker or the whole unit entirely. The problem your ice maker is having may indicate how expensive the replacement could be.

Ice Maker is Noisy

Your ice maker could be noisy because of a faulty compressor, bad fan or broken/breaking drain pump. Noisy ice makers are almost always caused by moving parts, and because of this, they can be one of the more expensive fixes. Expect to pay $150 to $300 or more.  

Ice Maker is Leaking

Leaks may occur from broken fill tubes or valves. There are many reasons why an ice maker can leak as there are a number of o-rings and valves that control the flow of water. Other than sometimes being difficult to diagnose, these replacements can cost $75 to $175 for parts and labor.

Water Line is Frozen

A frozen water line might not sound serious until you consider that ice in the wrong place can damage parts meant for water. If your water line is frozen, you should consider removing all the ice and turning off your freezer with the door open. This may flush the system. If you turn it on and it’s not operating correctly, it’s probably a flow issue. Replace the water valve at a cost of $75 to $150.

No Ice Production

If your ice maker isn’t making any ice, there could be a number of problems, from a worn drive blade to an old motor. Before considering replacement or repair, make sure you thoroughly clean the ice production area and try to run it once cleaned. The cost of replacement parts and labor to solve this issue may range from $75 to $400.

No Ice Ejection

A clog may be caused by an ice clump or debris, so cleaning the ice maker may help. To do so, you might need to defrost the freezer and clean the ice maker once everything has melted.  Otherwise, it might be an issue with the drive blade, which costs about $75 to $150 to replace.

Emergency Ice Maker Repair Cost

If your ice maker is causing flooding in your kitchen, you might need to call a refrigerator repair specialist for emergency repair. Emergency repairs for ice makers may cost $150 or more per hour. If there is a water issue, the first thing you should do is turn off the power to your kitchen using your circuit breaker. Clean up any water and don’t turn the power back on until the technician says it’s safe to do so. 

Replace an Ice Maker Cost Breakdown

Ice maker replacements are fairly simple and consist of the cost of replacement parts and labor.

Materials

A new ice maker will cost about $50 to $200. If you are simply replacing certain parts, expect to spend anywhere from $10 for a new filter to upward of $150 for a new ice maker motor.

Labor

If there are refrigerator repair specialists in your area, you can expect to spend $75 to $125 per hour. Replacements typically take about one hour. You may also consult a plumber for $50 to $200 per hour.

How Much Does It Cost to Replace an Ice Maker Yourself?

There are many reasons an ice maker may need to be replaced, so it’s best to hire a refrigerator repair technician to identify the problem and replace parts or the entire ice maker. You don’t want to spend a couple hundred bucks on a part only to find out it didn’t fix your problem.

If you do choose to replace the ice maker yourself, individual parts range from $10 to $150. New ice makers may cost around $50 to $200.

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