Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Le Mars list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Le Mars, IA
Within 60 miles of Le Mars there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Le Mars, and other nearby bases include Sioux Falls (7), Sioux City (4), and Rock Valley (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. ARC Appliance Repair Center is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Le Mars. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 16 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Le Mars is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Le Mars. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 18.9, 22.1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
First up for Le Mars: Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Sioux City, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Landegent's Appliance Service (28.1 miles away, based in Rock Valley, 4.8 stars from 68 reviews); J. Young Appliance (22.1 miles away, based in Sioux City, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews); ARC Appliance Repair Center (0.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Le Mars
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 Le Mars is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Le Mars.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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)
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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Le Mars, IA
Most ice machine calls in Le Mars 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 Le Mars
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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: Le Mars, IA
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you cover Le Mars and nearby towns?
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Before you call a Le Mars 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.