When an ice machine in Webster City slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Webster City
22 repair companies serve Webster City from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Webster City itself, and other nearby bases include Urbandale (5), Des Moines (5), and Algona (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Webster City is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Webster City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 32.2, 36.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 22 |
First up for Webster City: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (55.4 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken's Appliance & Services LLC (32.2 miles away, based in Ames, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (57.5 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Webster City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Webster City.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Webster City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
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 Webster City Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Webster City 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 Webster City
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Webster City, IA
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Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Webster City
Before you call a Webster City technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.