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. Below are the companies within reach of Cedar Rapids, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Cedar Rapids
Within 30 miles of Cedar Rapids there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. 18 list an address in Cedar Rapids, and other nearby bases include Marion (4), Iowa City (3), and Robins (1). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Nearest on the list: Atlas Appliance Repair Services, around 0.8 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cedar Rapids. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
Closest matches for Cedar Rapids: CONES Solutions (1.1 miles away, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lampe Appliance Services (3.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 215 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Refrigeration Inc (3.5 miles away, 3.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Cedar Rapids
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Cedar Rapids is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Cedar Rapids.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cedar Rapids, IA
Most ice machine calls in Cedar Rapids 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Cedar Rapids
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cedar Rapids, IA
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Ice Machine Repair Near Cedar Rapids
Before you call a Cedar Rapids technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.