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 Box Elder and the Pennington County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Box Elder, SD
Our data shows 8 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Box Elder. The rest are spread across Rapid City (5), Spearfish (2), and Hot Springs (1). K&D Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 4.0 miles from Box Elder. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Box Elder is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 5.8, 7.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
First up for Box Elder: Appliance Repair Services (7.4 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); K&D Appliance Service (4.0 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews); Appliances & Electronics Repair Lab (7.5 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Box Elder
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Box Elder is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Box Elder.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Box Elder, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Box Elder
Most ice machine calls in Box Elder come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Box Elder
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Box Elder, SD
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Box Elder
More Ice Machine Repair Pages Nearby
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 Box Elder technician a trip for parts.