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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Coralville and the Johnson County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Coralville, IA
Within 30 miles of Coralville there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Coralville itself, and the rest are spread across Cedar Rapids (18), Marion (4), and Iowa City (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Brook Appliance Repair Solutions, about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 4.3, 5.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
First up for Coralville: CONES Solutions (18.0 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Iowa City, 4.6 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lampe Appliance Services (21.3 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.8 stars from 215 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Coralville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Coralville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Coralville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Coralville
Most ice machine calls in Coralville 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 Coralville Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Coralville, IA
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Coralville technician a trip for parts.