When an ice machine in Creston slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Creston
Within 60 miles of Creston there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Red Oak (2). Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 26 businesses. The closest is Carl's Appliance Services, about 26.4 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Creston is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Creston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 27 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 26.4, 43.8, 45.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
The leading options for Creston are Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (51.6 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (50.0 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (50.6 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (46.3 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Creston
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 Creston is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Creston.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Creston, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Creston, IA
Most ice machine calls in Creston 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 Creston
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Creston, IA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Creston technician a trip for parts.