When an ice machine in Des Moines slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Des Moines list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Des Moines
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Des Moines. 11 of them are based in Des Moines itself, and other nearby bases include Urbandale (5), West Des Moines (2), and Ankeny (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Nearest on the list: Everett Appliance Repair Services, around 1.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 25 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 1.9, 2.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 26 |
First up for Des Moines: Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (10.4 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Des Moines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Des Moines. Ice maker repair in Des Moines.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Des Moines, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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 Des Moines, IA
Most ice machine calls in Des Moines 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 Des Moines Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Des Moines, IA
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Des Moines
Ice Machine Repair Near Des Moines
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 Des Moines technician a trip for parts.