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. The Papillion list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Papillion, NE
We found 25 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Papillion. 1 of them are based in Papillion itself, and other nearby bases include Omaha (12), Council Bluffs (4), and Bellevue (3). Nearest on the list: Service Guard, around 1.3 miles out. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Papillion. 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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 25 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 3.3, 4.3 |
Closest matches for Papillion: ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (4.3 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.8 stars from 5,472 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West Omaha (11.9 miles away, based in Elkhorn, 4.8 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andy's Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.7 stars from 1,658 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Home Pros (4.6 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.6 stars from 348 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Papillion. Ice maker repair in Papillion.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Papillion Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Papillion 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Papillion
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Papillion, NE
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy 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 Papillion technician a trip for parts.