Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Bluffton list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Bluffton
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bluffton. Other nearby bases include Fort Wayne (21), Craigville (1), and Decatur (1). Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. The closest is Hunt's Appliance Services & Parts, about 5.0 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bluffton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.0, 16.4, 19.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 26 |
First up for Bluffton: Burns Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 5.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elwood's Appliance Inc (19.2 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.6 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rader's Refrigeration & Appliance Service (Larry Rader) (19.0 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.6 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wismans Appliance Svc Inc (25.6 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.1 stars from 358 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Bluffton
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Bluffton. Ice maker repair in Bluffton.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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
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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Bluffton
Most ice machine calls in Bluffton 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.
Before You Book in Bluffton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Bluffton, IN
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Before you call a Bluffton 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.