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 Waverly, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Waverly
14 repair companies serve Waverly from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Waterloo (4), Charles City (3), and Cedar Falls (2). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Gulbranson's Appliance Services., around 14.5 miles out. Waverly is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waverly. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.5, 15.0, 17.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
At the top of the Waverly list: Appliance Plus (28.6 miles away, based in Oelwein, 4.9 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peoples Appliance Inc (18.5 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.2 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.7 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Waverly
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Waverly is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Waverly.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
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 repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Waverly
Most ice machine calls in Waverly 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 Waverly
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Waverly, IA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you cover Waverly and nearby towns?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Waverly, IA
Ice Machine Repair Near Waverly
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 Waverly technician a trip for parts.