A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Marion and the Linn County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Marion
Within 30 miles of Marion there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Marion itself, and other nearby bases include Cedar Rapids (18), Iowa City (3), and Robins (1). The closest is East Iowa Repair, about 0.7 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Marion. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.5, 1.5 |
First up for Marion: CONES Solutions (8.2 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lampe Appliance Services (3.8 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.8 stars from 215 reviews); B & K Appliance Services Inc (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 49 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Marion. Ice maker repair in Marion.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Marion
Most ice machine calls in Marion 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Marion
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Marion, IA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Marion
Ice Machine Repair Near Marion
Before you call a Marion 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.