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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Clarinda, IA
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Clarinda. Other nearby bases include Council Bluffs (4), Bellevue (3), and Red Oak (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 13 businesses. Nearest on the list: Southwest Iowa Appliance, LLC, around 21.3 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clarinda is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 21.3, 22.6, 45.6 |
Closest matches for Clarinda: Southwest Iowa Appliance, LLC (21.3 miles away, based in Red Oak, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Red Oak, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Able Appliance Repair (55.3 miles away, based in Council Bluffs, 4.9 stars from 153 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (54.9 miles away, based in Council Bluffs, 4.5 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Clarinda
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Clarinda
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Clarinda. Ice maker repair in Clarinda.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Clarinda, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Clarinda Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Clarinda 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 Clarinda Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Clarinda, IA
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Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Clarinda technician a trip for parts.