A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Auburn and the DeKalb County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Auburn, IN
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Auburn. 1 list an address in Auburn, and other nearby bases include Fort Wayne (22), Kendallville (2), and Columbia City (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 28 businesses. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 11.3, 12.1 |
The leading options for Auburn are Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Burns Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 5.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Kendallville, 4.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wismans Appliance Svc Inc (18.1 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.1 stars from 358 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Auburn
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Auburn is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Auburn.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Auburn Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Auburn come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Auburn Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Auburn, IN
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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 Auburn technician a trip for parts.