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. Below are the companies within reach of Maquoketa, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Maquoketa, IA
Within 60 miles of Maquoketa there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Davenport (20), Dubuque (5), and Bettendorf (3). The farthest listed company is about 38 miles out. The closest is Homestead Appliance Repair Professionals, about 14.7 miles away. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Maquoketa is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.7, 15.9, 24.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
First up for Maquoketa: TMI - Total Maintenance, Inc. Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing (37.7 miles away, based in Bettendorf, 4.9 stars from 3,304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CONES Solutions (52.9 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scotty's Appliance & Repair (38.1 miles away, based in Dyersville, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Homestead Appliance Repair Professionals (14.7 miles away, based in Toronto, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Maquoketa is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Maquoketa.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Local Notes for Maquoketa
Most ice machine calls in Maquoketa 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.
Before You Book in Maquoketa
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Maquoketa, IA
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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 Maquoketa faster.