Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Decorah 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 Decorah
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Decorah. The rest are spread across La Crosse (4), Charles City (3), and Stewartville (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. American Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 37.8 miles from Decorah. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Decorah is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 37.8, 40.1, 43.8 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
At the top of the Decorah list: Appliance Plus (43.8 miles away, based in Oelwein, 4.9 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair of La Crescent (40.1 miles away, based in La Crescent, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews); American Appliance Service (37.8 miles away, based in Stoddard, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (48.1 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
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 Decorah is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Decorah.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Decorah, IA
Most ice machine calls in Decorah 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Decorah
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Decorah, IA
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Decorah
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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 Decorah faster.