When an ice machine in Winterset slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Winterset list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Winterset, IA
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Winterset. 1 of them are based in Winterset itself, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (10), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Carl's Appliance Services, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 21 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 20.0, 20.1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
Closest matches for Winterset: Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (25.0 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Hometown Hero Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.9 stars from 889 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Winterset
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Winterset. Ice maker repair in Winterset.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Winterset, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
What Winterset Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Winterset 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 Winterset
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Winterset, 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 Winterset technician a trip for parts.