When an ice machine in Red Oak slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Red Oak and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Red Oak, IA
25 repair companies serve Red Oak from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Red Oak itself, and other nearby bases include Omaha (12), Council Bluffs (4), and Bellevue (3). Southwest Iowa Appliance, LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Red Oak. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Red Oak is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.1, 25.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 25 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
The leading options for Red Oak are Southwest Iowa Appliance, LLC (0.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (45.5 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.8 stars from 5,472 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Able Appliance Repair (36.8 miles away, based in Council Bluffs, 4.9 stars from 153 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Red Oak
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Red Oak is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Red Oak.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- 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.
What Red Oak Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Red Oak 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 Red Oak
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Red Oak, IA
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Red Oak technician a trip for parts.