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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Pella, IA
Within 60 miles of Pella there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Newton (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 15.0 miles from Pella. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Pella is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 35 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 15.0, 21.6, 21.8 |
At the top of the Pella list: Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (47.7 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Oskaloosa, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Budget Repair (21.6 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 32 reviews); Westside Appliance Repair (45.7 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Pella
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Pella. Ice maker repair in Pella.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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 Pella, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Pella Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Pella 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 Pella
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pella, IA
Do you cover Pella and nearby towns?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Pella, IA
Ice Machine Repair Near Pella
Before you call a Pella 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.