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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ralston and the Douglas County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Ralston, NE
Within 30 miles of Ralston there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Omaha (12), Council Bluffs (4), and Fremont (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Goodwin Tucker Group is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Ralston. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
First up for Ralston: ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (1.5 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.8 stars from 5,472 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West Omaha (11.4 miles away, based in Elkhorn, 4.8 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Home Pros (1.3 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.6 stars from 348 reviews); All Appliance Service (5.9 miles away, based in Omaha, 4.6 stars from 868 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Ralston. Ice maker repair in Ralston.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Around Ralston
Most ice machine calls in Ralston 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.
Before You Book in Ralston
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ralston, NE
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Ralston do these technicians cover?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Ralston faster.