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. Below are the companies within reach of Washington, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Washington
40 repair companies serve Washington from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Washington itself, and the rest are spread across Cedar Rapids (17), Iowa City (3), and Muscatine (3). Distances run up to about 51 miles. Lyons Appliance And Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Washington. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Washington is inside its regular service area.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 12.8, 18.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
First up for Washington: CONES Solutions (45.1 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lyons Appliance And Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.0 stars from 15 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Iowa City, 4.6 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SEI Appliance and Repair (34.1 miles away, based in Mediapolis, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
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 Washington is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Washington.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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)
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:
- 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Washington
Most ice machine calls in Washington 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Washington
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Washington, IA
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Washington technician a trip for parts.