When an ice machine in El Dorado slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The El Dorado 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 El Dorado
Within 30 miles of El Dorado there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Wichita (27), Leon (2), and Augusta (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. The closest is Mike's Sales& Services, about 9.7 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from El Dorado. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.7, 10.1, 11.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
Closest matches for El Dorado: Jim's Refrigeration & Appliance Services (11.1 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.7 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Wichita (26.1 miles away, based in Park City, 4.9 stars from 1,234 reviews); Able and Ready Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Wichita, 4.8 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Sales& Services (9.7 miles away, based in Leon, 4.8 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for El Dorado. Ice maker repair in El Dorado.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in El Dorado, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 El Dorado
Most ice machine calls in El Dorado come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
In Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Questions to Ask a El Dorado Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: El Dorado, KS
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 El Dorado technician a trip for parts.