Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Boone list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Boone
34 repair companies serve Boone from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). Ken's Appliance & Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 13.6 miles from Boone. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 32 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Boone is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Boone. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 34 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.6, 26.4, 27.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
The leading options for Boone are Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (27.6 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken's Appliance & Services LLC (13.6 miles away, based in Ames, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Westside Appliance Repair (30.6 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Boone
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Boone. Ice maker repair in Boone.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Boone, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Boone Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Boone come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Boone Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Boone, IA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Boone faster.