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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Eldridge and the Scott County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Eldridge
40 repair companies serve Eldridge from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Eldridge itself, and the rest are spread across Davenport (20), Moline (4), and Bettendorf (3). Distances run up to about 25 miles. The closest is Concord Appliance Repair Experts, about 1.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Eldridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 4.5, 4.6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 43 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
First up for Eldridge: TMI - Total Maintenance, Inc. Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing (8.5 miles away, based in Bettendorf, 4.9 stars from 3,304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Davenport, 3.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Moline, 4.0 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Haven Appliance Repair Specialists (4.6 miles away, based in Davenport, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Eldridge. Ice maker repair in Eldridge.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Eldridge
Most ice machine calls in Eldridge 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 Eldridge
- 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?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Eldridge, IA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Eldridge
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Before you call a Eldridge technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.