Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Lake Station, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lake Station
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Station. The rest are spread across Chicago (5), Gary (3), and Valparaiso (3). Distances run up to about 23 miles. The closest is D&T Hvac And Appliance Repair, about 5.0 miles away. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 5.0, 5.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
First up for Lake Station: Appliance Pro (11.9 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 4.4 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Michigan City, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sun Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Gary, 4.5 stars from 133 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lake Station
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Station
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lake Station. Ice maker repair in Lake Station.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lake Station, IN
Most ice machine calls in Lake Station 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 Lake Station Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lake Station, IN
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you cover Lake Station and nearby towns?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Lake Station
Ice Machine Repair Near Lake Station
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 Lake Station technician a trip for parts.