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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Sioux Center and the Sioux County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Sioux Center, IA
Within 60 miles of Sioux Center there are 20 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Sioux Falls (10), Sioux City (4), and Rock Valley (1). Nearest on the list: Landegent's Appliance Service, around 8.4 miles out. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Sioux Center is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.4, 19.6, 20.4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 20 |
Closest matches for Sioux Center: Landegent's Appliance Service (8.4 miles away, based in Rock Valley, 4.8 stars from 68 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (42.6 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Midtek Appliance Repair (41.0 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); Heartland Appliance And Repair (20.4 miles away, based in George, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Sioux Center is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Sioux Center.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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 motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Sioux Center
Most ice machine calls in Sioux Center 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 Sioux Center
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sioux Center, IA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Which areas near Sioux Center do these technicians cover?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Sioux Center
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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 Sioux Center faster.