A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fremont and the Dodge County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fremont
Within 30 miles of Fremont there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Fremont itself, and other nearby bases include Omaha (10), Elkhorn (1), and Papillion (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Allied Appliance Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Fremont. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fremont. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.5, 0.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
At the top of the Fremont list: Mr. Appliance of West Omaha (17.6 miles away, based in Elkhorn, 4.8 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hometown Appliance (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (27.3 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.8 stars from 5,472 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Service (26.5 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.6 stars from 868 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Fremont is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fremont.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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 Fremont
Most ice machine calls in Fremont 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 Fremont
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fremont, NE
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you cover Fremont and nearby towns?
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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 Fremont technician a trip for parts.