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. Below are the companies within reach of Urbandale, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Urbandale, IA
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Urbandale. 5 of them are based in Urbandale itself, and the rest are spread across Des Moines (11), West Des Moines (2), and Ankeny (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Harper Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Urbandale. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.3, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
The leading options for Urbandale are Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (1.5 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Westside Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Urbandale
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Urbandale. Ice maker repair in Urbandale.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Urbandale Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Urbandale 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 Urbandale
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Urbandale, 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 Urbandale technician a trip for parts.