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 Syracuse, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Syracuse
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Syracuse. Other nearby bases include Warsaw (3), Elkhart (3), and Goshen (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 9.9 miles from Syracuse.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Syracuse. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.9, 10.9, 11.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
First up for Syracuse: North Side Appliance (12.9 miles away, based in Goshen, 4.6 stars from 88 reviews); Ed's Appliance Store, Inc. (18.5 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.7 stars from 44 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Goshen, 4.6 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Syracuse is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Syracuse.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Syracuse
Most ice machine calls in Syracuse 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 Syracuse Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Syracuse, IN
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Before you call a Syracuse 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.