When an ice machine in Beatrice slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Beatrice list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Beatrice
15 repair companies serve Beatrice from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Beatrice itself, and other nearby bases include Lincoln (11), Filley (1), and Crete (1). Distances run up to about 48 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Beatrice. The 13 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars. Beatrice is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 6.3, 27.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
At the top of the Beatrice list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andy's Appliance Repair (37.4 miles away, based in Lincoln, 4.8 stars from 1,140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michael's Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Filley, 3.6 stars from 15 reviews); Mom's Appliance Repair Service (40.6 miles away, based in Lincoln, 3.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Beatrice
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Beatrice
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Beatrice. Ice maker repair in Beatrice.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Beatrice, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Beatrice Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Beatrice come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Nebraska does not license appliance repair technicians at the state level; contractors working on other people's property register with the Department of Labor, and trade licenses such as plumbing are handled by cities and villages. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor: Who Needs to Register
In Nebraska, you can check a license with the Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration (Search Registered Contractors and Subcontractors) or report a problem to the Nebraska Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Beatrice
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Beatrice, NE
Which areas near Beatrice do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Beatrice, NE
Ice Machine Repair Near Beatrice
Before you call a Beatrice 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.