When an ice machine in Hiawatha 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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Hiawatha, IA
32 repair companies serve Hiawatha from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Cedar Rapids (18), Marion (4), and Iowa City (3). 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Bluebird Appliance Repair Services, about 2.1 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.4, 3.9 |
Closest matches for Hiawatha: CONES Solutions (7.1 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lampe Appliance Services (4.3 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.8 stars from 215 reviews); B & K Appliance Services Inc (4.2 miles away, based in Marion, 5.0 stars from 49 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hiawatha
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Hiawatha is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hiawatha.
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Hiawatha, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Hiawatha, IA
Most ice machine calls in Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hiawatha, IA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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How much does ice machine repair cost in Hiawatha?
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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 Hiawatha faster.