When an ice machine in Ellettsville slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Ellettsville, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Ellettsville, IN
Within 60 miles of Ellettsville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Greenwood (12), Bloomington (8), and Indianapolis (7). Distances run up to about 41 miles. The closest is Mike's Custom Service, about 1.5 miles away. 2 of them mention ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Ellettsville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 6.3, 6.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 23 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Ellettsville list: Service Resource (10.0 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Custom Service (1.5 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.4 stars from 8 reviews); Sensible Refrigeration & Appliance (36.0 miles away, based in Greenwood, lists Saturday hours); ZESCO FSR - Food Service Equipment Repair (45.0 miles away, based in Indianapolis, 4.0 stars from 4 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Ellettsville
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Ellettsville. Ice maker repair in Ellettsville.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Ellettsville, 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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Ellettsville
Most ice machine calls in Ellettsville 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Ellettsville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ellettsville, IN
Which areas near Ellettsville do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Ellettsville
More Ice Machine Repair Pages Nearby
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 Ellettsville technician a trip for parts.